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H.R. 3497Became law
Medal of Sacrifice Act
Introduced: May 19, 2025
Latest action date: May 28, 2026
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Became Public Law No: 119-94.
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- Congress
- 119th Congress
- Introduced
- May 19, 2025
- Recorded roll calls
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What this bill does
Medal of Sacrifice Act of 2025
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.
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Crime and Law Enforcement
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Advisory bodiesFirst responders and emergency personnelLaw enforcement officers
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Checked against Congress.gov Oct 2, 2026.
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Became Public Law No: 119-94.
PresidentLibrary of CongressSigned by President.
BecameLawLibrary of CongressBecame Public Law No: 119-94.
BecameLawLibrary of CongressSigned by President.
PresidentLibrary of CongressPresented to President.
PresidentLibrary of CongressPresented to President.
FloorHouse floor actionsMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
FloorSenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2204; text: CR S2204)
FloorSenateSenate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
DischargeSenatePassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
FloorLibrary of CongressSenate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
CommitteeLibrary of CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
IntroReferralSenateMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
FloorHouse floor actionsPassed/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)
FloorLibrary of CongressOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1925-1926)
FloorHouse floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3497.
FloorHouse floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1925-1927)
FloorHouse floor actionsMr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
FloorHouse floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 399.
CalendarsHouse floor actionsReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-466.
CommitteeHouse floor actionsReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-466.
CommitteeLibrary of CongressCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
CommitteeHouse committee actionsOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
CommitteeHouse committee actionsReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
IntroReferralHouse floor actionsIntroduced in House
IntroReferralLibrary of CongressIntroduced in House
IntroReferralLibrary of Congress
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