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US SB3765
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes a Medal of Sacrifice to be issued by the President for local, State, Tribal, territorial, or Federal law enforcement officers and first responders killed in the line of duty
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Creates a 12-member Commission appointed by the President within 150 days of enactment, with members serving 5-year terms without compensation, to oversee medal design, eligibility determinations, and presentation procedures
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Excludes officers or responders subject to an official finding of wrongdoing, defined as acting outside the scope of duties or violating agency policies; the Commission investigates disputed cases and makes final eligibility determinations
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Designates three initial recipients: Deputy Ralph "Butch" Waller (Badge #8434), Deputy Ignacio "Dan" Diaz (Badge #7637), and Deputy Luis Paez (Badge #3882)
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Specifies detailed medal design requirements including Silver Ag925 with 24k Gold Vermeil construction, approximately 63 grams weight, 2.25 inch diameter, featuring Great Seal elements and the word "SACRIFICE"
Legislative Description
Medal of Sacrifice Act
Crime and law enforcement
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2/3/2026