This bill, titled the "Faithful Patriot Campaign Medal Act," mandates the Secretary of Defense to design and produce a new military service medal. This medal, to be known as the "Faithful Patriot Campaign Medal," is intended to honor members of the Armed Forces and veterans who served on the United States-Mexico border. Specifically, eligibility for the medal covers service during Operation Faithful Patriot or any subsequent operations at the border. The Secretary of Defense is directed to issue the medal upon request to eligible retired and former service members. For deceased eligible individuals, the Secretary may provide for issuance of the medal to their next-of-kin . An application process will be established and disseminated to facilitate requests for the medal by eligible individuals and their next-of-kin.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National Security
Faithful Patriot Campaign Medal Act
USA119th CongressHR-4766| House
| Updated: 7/25/2025
This bill, titled the "Faithful Patriot Campaign Medal Act," mandates the Secretary of Defense to design and produce a new military service medal. This medal, to be known as the "Faithful Patriot Campaign Medal," is intended to honor members of the Armed Forces and veterans who served on the United States-Mexico border. Specifically, eligibility for the medal covers service during Operation Faithful Patriot or any subsequent operations at the border. The Secretary of Defense is directed to issue the medal upon request to eligible retired and former service members. For deceased eligible individuals, the Secretary may provide for issuance of the medal to their next-of-kin . An application process will be established and disseminated to facilitate requests for the medal by eligible individuals and their next-of-kin.