H.R. 3497 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-94
Medal of Sacrifice Act
2 sections in the law, all of them in the bill as introduced.
Signed May 28, 2026 · Introduced May 19, 2025 in the House
Sponsor: Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL-21) · 36 cosponsors (9 D, 27 R)
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Official title
To establish a medal of service for law enforcement officers and first responders.
Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as public law
This act directs the President to issue a medal of sacrifice for eligible law enforcement officers and first responders who are killed in the line of duty.
The act also directs the President to establish a commission on the medal of sacrifice and appoint its members. The act sets forth responsibilities of the commission, including to advise on the design of the medal and determine how the medal will be presented.
Under the act, eligible law enforcement officers and first responders include federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial law enforcement officers or first responders who are not subject to an official act of wrongdoing (e.g., a determination that the officer or first responder acted outside the scope of their duties or in a manner that was not in accordance with official policies or procedures).
A law enforcement officer or first responder who is subject to an official act of wrongdoing is generally not eligible for the medal of sacrifice. However, in the case of such an officer or first responder, the act requires the commission to investigate the circumstances surrounding the officer or first responder's cause of death and issue a final determination on their eligibility.
How it became law
- IntroducedMay 19
- CommitteeDec 18
- HouseFeb 2
- SenateMay 11
- SignedMay 28
As introduced: To establish a medal of service for law enforcement officers and first responders.
Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (32)
Sponsor
HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
- Text: Introduced in House
2 sections
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Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX)
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Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA), Rep. Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ), Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA), Rep. Marie Perez (D-WA), Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN), Rep. Mike Ezell (R-MS), Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX)
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HouseOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
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Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA), Rep. Thomas Suozzi (D-NY), Rep. W. Steube (R-FL)
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HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-466.
- Text: Reported in House
2 sections: 2 reworded
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1925-1926)
- Text: Engrossed in House
2 sections, no changes
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Text: Referred in Senate
2 sections, no changes
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2204; text: CR S2204)
SenateSenate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
2 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-94.
Signed by President.
Show every recorded step (36)
Sponsor
HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
- Text: Introduced in House
2 sections
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Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX)
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Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA), Rep. Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ), Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA), Rep. Marie Perez (D-WA), Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN), Rep. Mike Ezell (R-MS), Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX)
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HouseOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA), Rep. Thomas Suozzi (D-NY), Rep. W. Steube (R-FL)
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HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-466.
- Text: Reported in House
2 sections: 2 reworded
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1925-1926)
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3497.
HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1925-1927)
HouseMr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Text: Engrossed in House
2 sections, no changes
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Text: Referred in Senate
2 sections, no changes
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2204; text: CR S2204)
SenateSenate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
2 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-94.
Signed by President.
Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 36 cosponsors.
Every section
All 2 sections, in order
From the enrolled bill text on GovInfo. Read any section in full on Congress.gov.
- Sec. 1Short title
- Sec. 2Medal of sacrifice for law enforcement officers and first responders
Sponsor and cosponsors
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Sponsor: Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL-21)
- Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY-6)
- Rep. Tom Barrett (R-MI-7)
- Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA-41)
- Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24)
- Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA-6)
- Rep. J. Correa (D-CA-46)
- Rep. Donald Davis (D-NC-1)
- Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL-19)
- Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL-2)
- Rep. Mike Ezell (R-MS-4)
- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI-5)
- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1)
- Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL-22)
- Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX-26)
- Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23)
- Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA-3)
- Rep. Michael Lawler (R-NY-17)
- Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL-15)
- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA-7)
- Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN-8)
- Rep. Dave Min (D-CA-47)
- Rep. Tim Moore (R-NC-14)
- Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23)
- Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX-22)
- Rep. Marie Perez (D-WA-3)
- Rep. John Rutherford (R-FL-5)
- Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL-27)
- Rep. Derek Schmidt (R-KS-2)
- Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN-5)
- Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI-1)
- Rep. W. Steube (R-FL-17)
- Rep. Thomas Suozzi (D-NY-3)
- Rep. David Taylor (R-OH-2)
- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ-2)
- Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA-7)
- Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL-11)
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