Medal of Sacrifice Act
Sponsor
Brian Mast
Republican · FL-21
Latest Action · Feb 3, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill Progress
House OKs Medal for Fallen Responders
Why it matters
Honors sacrifice as national first responder deaths remain high.
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What This Bill Does
Creates a Medal of Sacrifice
Directs the President to award an official medal to law enforcement officers and first responders killed in the line of duty.
Nationwide Coverage
Covers local, state, tribal, territorial, and federal law enforcement and first responders.
Wrongdoing Disqualification
Bars anyone found to have committed official wrongdoing from receiving the medal.
Presidential Role
The President is directly responsible for awarding the medal.
Posthumous Award
Medal goes only to those who died in the line of duty.
Who Benefits
Families of Fallen Officers
Receive formal national recognition and honor for their loved ones’ sacrifice.
Law Enforcement Officers
Gain national acknowledgment and added respect for the risks they take.
First Responders (firefighters, EMTs, etc.)
Are recognized alongside police for their service and sacrifice.
Communities Served
See public acknowledgment of sacrifices by local heroes.
Who's Affected
Fallen Public Safety Workers’ Families
Gain official recognition but not direct financial help.
First Responders with Disciplinary Findings
Are disqualified from being honored if found guilty of wrongdoing.
Federal, State, Local, Tribal Governments
May engage with families and the White House in the medal process.
Law Enforcement and First Responder Agencies
See their members’ sacrifices highlighted on a national stage.
Cosponsors (36)
David Taylor
Republican · OH
Tony Gonzales
Republican · TX
Byron Donalds
Republican · FL
Jared Moskowitz
Democrat · FL
Daniel Webster
Republican · FL
Brandon Gill
Republican · TX
Scott Fitzgerald
Republican · WI
Clay Higgins
Republican · LA
Bryan Steil
Republican · WI
Tom Barrett
Republican · MI
Victoria Spartz
Republican · IN
Neal Dunn
Republican · FL
Recent Actions
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1925-1926)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1925-1926)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3497.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1925-1927)
Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 399.
Committees (2)
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Senate · Standing
Referred To · Feb 3, 2026
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