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S3765Referred to Committee

Medal of Sacrifice Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-03
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
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Type

Sponsor

Lindsey Graham
Lindsey Graham
Republican · SC · Senator
Votes with party: 36.6% (306 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/G000359

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)Original· 2026-02-03

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

2026-02-03

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsReferred To · 2026-02-03

Previously

  • Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs CommitteeReferred To · 2026-02-03

Plain-English Summary

This bill would create a new federal medal to honor law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders who are killed or seriously injured while performing their duties. The medal would recognize their sacrifice and service to their communities, giving families of fallen responders a formal way to commemorate their loved ones' heroism. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Senate committee that oversees homeland security matters.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Crime and Law Enforcement
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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