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Medal of Sacrifice Act

USA119th CongressHR-3497| House 
| Updated: 2/3/2026
Brian J. Mast

Brian J. Mast

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (36)
Clay Higgins (Republican)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)David J. Taylor (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Victoria Spartz (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Brandon Gill (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Ken Calvert (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Tom Barrett (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Ben Cline (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)Bryan Steil (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill directs the President to establish a medal of sacrifice for law enforcement officers and first responders. The medal is specifically intended to honor local, State, or Federal personnel who are killed in the line of duty. Eligibility for this recognition includes all such individuals, with a notable exception for those subject to an official finding of wrongdoing. To oversee the medal, the bill mandates the establishment of a Commission on Medal of Sacrifice for Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders . This Commission, comprising 12 members from law enforcement and first responder communities, will advise on the medal's design, promote its establishment, and determine presentation protocols. Crucially, the Commission is also tasked with investigating circumstances and making final eligibility determinations for individuals with an official finding of wrongdoing, defined as acting outside the scope of duties or agency policy. The bill also specifies three initial recipients for the medal. The medal itself is described in detail, featuring a modified quatrefoil design with elements from the Great Seal of the United States, including an American eagle and heraldic symbols. Crafted from Silver Ag925 with 24k Gold Vermeil, it incorporates specific imagery like oak leaves to symbolize strength and honor for fallen heroes and their families. The reverse side is sandblasted for engraving the names of the fallen, and the medal is suspended from a ribbon, with colors varying based on the honoree.

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Timeline
May 19, 2025
Introduced in House
May 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 18, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Dec 18, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 27, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 399.
Jan 27, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-466.
Feb 2, 2026
Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 2, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1925-1927)
Feb 2, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3497.
Feb 2, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1925-1926)
Feb 2, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Feb 2, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1925-1926)
Feb 2, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 3, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3765
Introduced in Senate
Feb 3, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • May 19, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • December 18, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.


  • December 18, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 27, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 399.


  • January 27, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-466.


  • February 2, 2026
    Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 2, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1925-1927)


  • February 2, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3497.


  • February 2, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1925-1926)


  • February 2, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • February 2, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1925-1926)


  • February 2, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 3, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3765
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 3, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-3765: Medal of Sacrifice Act
Advisory bodiesFirst responders and emergency personnelLaw enforcement officers

Medal of Sacrifice Act

USA119th CongressHR-3497| House 
| Updated: 2/3/2026
This bill directs the President to establish a medal of sacrifice for law enforcement officers and first responders. The medal is specifically intended to honor local, State, or Federal personnel who are killed in the line of duty. Eligibility for this recognition includes all such individuals, with a notable exception for those subject to an official finding of wrongdoing. To oversee the medal, the bill mandates the establishment of a Commission on Medal of Sacrifice for Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders . This Commission, comprising 12 members from law enforcement and first responder communities, will advise on the medal's design, promote its establishment, and determine presentation protocols. Crucially, the Commission is also tasked with investigating circumstances and making final eligibility determinations for individuals with an official finding of wrongdoing, defined as acting outside the scope of duties or agency policy. The bill also specifies three initial recipients for the medal. The medal itself is described in detail, featuring a modified quatrefoil design with elements from the Great Seal of the United States, including an American eagle and heraldic symbols. Crafted from Silver Ag925 with 24k Gold Vermeil, it incorporates specific imagery like oak leaves to symbolize strength and honor for fallen heroes and their families. The reverse side is sandblasted for engraving the names of the fallen, and the medal is suspended from a ribbon, with colors varying based on the honoree.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
May 19, 2025
Introduced in House
May 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 18, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Dec 18, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 27, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 399.
Jan 27, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-466.
Feb 2, 2026
Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 2, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1925-1927)
Feb 2, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3497.
Feb 2, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1925-1926)
Feb 2, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Feb 2, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1925-1926)
Feb 2, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 3, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3765
Introduced in Senate
Feb 3, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • May 19, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • December 18, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.


  • December 18, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 27, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 399.


  • January 27, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-466.


  • February 2, 2026
    Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 2, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1925-1927)


  • February 2, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3497.


  • February 2, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1925-1926)


  • February 2, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • February 2, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1925-1926)


  • February 2, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 3, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3765
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 3, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Brian J. Mast

Brian J. Mast

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (36)
Clay Higgins (Republican)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)David J. Taylor (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Victoria Spartz (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Brandon Gill (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Ken Calvert (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Tom Barrett (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Ben Cline (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)Bryan Steil (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-3765: Medal of Sacrifice Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesFirst responders and emergency personnelLaw enforcement officers