New Medal for Officers and First Responders Killed on Duty
Also known as: Medal of Sacrifice Act
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill tells the President to create and award a new “Medal of Sacrifice” for police officers and first responders who die while doing their jobs.
- If an officer’s agency says the person acted wrongly (like breaking rules or acting outside their job), the medal would usually be denied.
- A new 12-member group would be picked by the President to help design the medal, decide how it gets presented, and make final calls in disputed cases.
- The group’s first awards would go to 3 named deputies: Ralph “Butch” Waller, Ignacio “Dan” Diaz, and Luis Paez.
- For most people, this won’t change daily life, but for families of fallen responders it could mean national recognition—and possible debate over what counts as “wrongdoing.”
Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1925-1926)
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)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3497.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Medal of Sacrifice Act
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