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US HB3497

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Mast

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Directs the President to issue a Medal of Sacrifice for local, State, Tribal, territorial, or Federal law enforcement officers and first responders killed in the line of duty

  • Excludes officers or responders subject to an official finding of wrongdoing, defined as acting outside the scope of duties or violating agency policies

  • Establishes a 12-member Commission appointed by the President within 150 days of enactment, consisting of law enforcement officers, first responders, and related organization representatives serving unpaid 5-year terms

  • Mandates initial medal awards to three specific deputies: Ralph "Butch" Waller (Badge #8434), Ignacio "Dan" Diaz (Badge #7637), and Luis Paez (Badge #3882)

  • Specifies medal design as a modified quatrefoil crafted from Silver Ag925 with 24k Gold Vermeil, weighing approximately 63 grams with a 2.25-inch diameter, incorporating Great Seal elements and the motto "Integritas"

Legislative Description

Medal of Sacrifice Act

Crime and law enforcement

Last Action

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

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs2/3/2026
Judiciary5/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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