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BillHR 3497 · 119

Medal of Sacrifice Act

Introduced
May 19, 2025
Cosponsors
36
Traction
0
Last Action
May 28, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes a new medal to honor federal law enforcement officers and employees who die in the line of duty. Requires the medal to be awarded to the survivors of these individuals.

Sponsored By

Brian J. Mast
Republican · Florida · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 19, 2025

Why It Matters

This bill affects the families of federal law enforcement officers and employees who have died in the line of duty, providing them with a medal to recognize their loved one's sacrifice. It also impacts the federal government, which would be responsible for awarding and administering the new medal.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
36backers
  • Democratic9
  • Republican27
Cross-party cosponsors9 · 26%

Documents

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Cosponsors (36)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicSafety & Crime
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedMay 19, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 28, 2026
Latest ActionBecame Public Law No: 119-94.
Subjects
  • Safety

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.