To authorize the creation of a service ribbon to be awarded to a member of the National Guard who performs homeland defense duty.

Key Points

• This bill would create a new military award for National Guard members who serve in homeland defense roles. This includes troops who worked on border security or helped local police in major cities.
• The ribbon recognizes service during specific missions ordered by Trump in 2025. These missions included protecting federal buildings and responding to crime emergencies in cities like Washington, D.C., Memphis, and locations in Illinois.
• The bill highlights that National Guard deployments helped reduce crime. It mentions that areas with Guard presence saw thousands fewer robberies and assaults each month. It also credits the Guard with a drop in opioid deaths by over 25,000 cases per month between June and October 2025.
• The Secretary of Defense would be responsible for the ribbon's design. If a service member has passed away, the award can be given to their family members.

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