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US SB3765

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lindsey Graham

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Designates three initial recipients: Deputy Ralph "Butch" Waller (Badge #8434), Deputy Ignacio "Dan" Diaz (Badge #7637), and Deputy Luis Paez (Badge #3882)

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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