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Medal of Sacrifice Act

USA119th CongressS-3765| Senate 
| Updated: 2/3/2026
Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the President to establish a Medal of Sacrifice for law enforcement officers and first responders who are killed in the line of duty. Eligibility for the medal extends to local, State, Tribal, territorial, or Federal personnel, with a crucial exception: those subject to an official finding of wrongdoing are generally ineligible. A newly established Commission is tasked with investigating such cases and making the final determination on eligibility. The President is required to establish a 12-member Commission, comprising law enforcement officers, first responders, and relevant experts, within 150 days of enactment. This Commission will have several key responsibilities, including advising on the medal's design, promoting its establishment, and determining the presentation method. It will also make final eligibility decisions in cases of alleged wrongdoing and advise the President on criteria, with specific initial recipients named and a detailed medal description provided.
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Timeline
Feb 3, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3497
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 3, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 3, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • February 3, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3497
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • February 3, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


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

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Related Bills

  • HR 119-3497: Medal of Sacrifice Act

Medal of Sacrifice Act

USA119th CongressS-3765| Senate 
| Updated: 2/3/2026
This bill mandates the President to establish a Medal of Sacrifice for law enforcement officers and first responders who are killed in the line of duty. Eligibility for the medal extends to local, State, Tribal, territorial, or Federal personnel, with a crucial exception: those subject to an official finding of wrongdoing are generally ineligible. A newly established Commission is tasked with investigating such cases and making the final determination on eligibility. The President is required to establish a 12-member Commission, comprising law enforcement officers, first responders, and relevant experts, within 150 days of enactment. This Commission will have several key responsibilities, including advising on the medal's design, promoting its establishment, and determining the presentation method. It will also make final eligibility decisions in cases of alleged wrongdoing and advise the President on criteria, with specific initial recipients named and a detailed medal description provided.
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Timeline
Feb 3, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3497
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 3, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 3, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • February 3, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3497
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • February 3, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 3, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3497: Medal of Sacrifice Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted