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Union Calendar No. 399 
119TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3497 
[Report No. 119–466] 
To establish a medal of service for law enforcement officers and first 
responders. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 19, 2025 
Mr. MAST introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on the Judiciary 
JANUARY 27, 2026 
Additional sponsors: Mr. TAYLOR, Mr. TONY GONZALES of Texas, Mr. 
DONALDS, Mr. MOSKOWITZ, Mr. WEBSTER of Florida, Mr. GILL of 
Texas, Mr. FITZGERALD, Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana, Mr. STEIL, Mr. 
BARRETT, Mrs. SPARTZ, Mr. DUNN of Florida, Mr. RUTHERFORD, Mr. 
CORREA, Ms. SALAZAR, Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida, Ms. LEE of Flor-
ida, Mr. SCHMIDT, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. EZELL, Mr. NEHLS, Mr. VAN 
DREW, Mr. CLINE, Mr. MESSMER, Ms. PEREZ, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. MIN, 
Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. VINDMAN, Mr. STEUBE, Mr. LAWLER, 
Mr. MOORE of North Carolina, Mr. MACKENZIE, Mr. BARR, and Mr. 
DAVIS of North Carolina 
JANUARY 27, 2026 
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole 
House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed 
[Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic] 
[For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on May 19, 2025] 
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A BILL 
To establish a medal of service for law enforcement officers 
and first responders. 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Medal of Sacrifice Act 
of 2025’’. 
SEC. 2. MEDAL OF SACRIFICE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OF-
FICERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS. 
(a) MEDAL OF SACRIFICE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT 
OFFICERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS.—The President shall 
issue a medal of sacrifice for law enforcement officers and 
first responders who were killed in the line of duty. 
(b) ELIGIBILITY.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—A local, State, Tribal, terri-
torial, or Federal law enforcement officer or first re-
sponder who was killed in the line of duty shall be 
eligible for the medal of sacrifice established under 
subsection (a). 
(2) EXCEPTION.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—A local, State, Tribal, 
territorial, or Federal law enforcement officer or 
first responder who is killed in the line of duty, 
but who is subject to an official finding of 
wrongdoing, shall not be eligible for the medal of 
sacrifice established under subsection (a). 
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(B) INVESTIGATION.—In the case of an offi-
cial finding of wrongdoing, the Commission es-
tablished under subsection (c) shall investigate 
the circumstances surrounding the law enforce-
ment officer’s or first responder’s cause of death, 
including considering any findings by the local, 
State, Tribal, territorial, or Federal agency with 
respect to the officer’s or responder’s death. The 
Commission established under subsection (c) 
shall make a final determination as to the offi-
cer’s eligibility for the medal established under 
subsection (a). 
(C) OFFICIAL FINDING OF WRONGDOING.— 
In this paragraph, the term ‘‘official finding of 
wrongdoing’’ means a determination by the law 
enforcement officer’s or first responders’ superior 
officer or employing law agency that the officer 
acted outside of the scope of their duties or not 
in accordance with the agency’s official policies 
or procedures. 
(c) COMMISSION ON MEDAL OF SACRIFICE FOR LAW 
ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS.— 
(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—The President shall estab-
lish a Commission on the medal of sacrifice for law 
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enforcement officers and first responders (hereinafter 
known as the ‘‘Commission’’). 
(2) APPOINTMENT.—Not later than 150 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Presi-
dent shall appoint 12 members of the Commission. 
Such members shall be law enforcement officers, first 
responders, and representatives of organizations 
knowledgeable about law enforcement. 
(3) TERM.—Members of the Commission shall be 
appointed for a term of 5 years and shall be eligible 
to serve up to two terms, either consecutively or non- 
consecutively. The President shall make appointments 
to fill such vacancies as may occur on the Board. 
(4) PROHIBITION ON PAYMENT.—Members shall 
not be paid for serving on the Commission. 
(5) 
RESPONSIBILITIES.—The 
Commission 
shall— 
(A) advise the Commission on the design of 
the medal of sacrifice for law enforcement officers 
and first responders; 
(B) promote the establishment of the medal 
of sacrifice for law enforcement officers and first 
responders; 
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(C) determine how the medal of sacrifice for 
law enforcement officers and first responders 
shall be presented; 
(D) make any final determination necessary 
pursuant to subsection (b)(2)(B); and 
(E) advise the President regarding criteria 
for assessing eligibility pursuant to subsection 
(b). 
(6) INITIAL
AWARD.—The Commission shall 
award the following law enforcement officers the 
medal of sacrifice: 
(A) Deputy Ralph ‘‘Butch’’ Waller (Badge 
#8434); 
(B) Deputy Ignacio ‘‘Dan’’ Diaz (Badge 
#7637); and 
(C) Deputy Luis Paez (Badge #3882). 
(7) SUNSET.—The Commission shall cease to 
exist on the date on which the President determines 
that the Commission has completed each responsi-
bility under paragraph (5). 
(d) DESCRIPTION.—The medal of sacrifice for law en-
forcement officers and first responders shall be a modified 
quatrefoil, with rounded lobes extending from a central oc-
tagon. The field incorporates features of the Great Seal of 
the United States, redesigned by Tiffany & Co in 1885. The 
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American eagle is charged with a coat of arms as a shield, 
argent, on a chevron gules between three lions rampant 
azure, as many chevronels argent; the crest, out of a coronet 
or, a double-tailed lion rampant azure, holding in its dexter 
paw a torch or enflamed proper; and ‘‘Integritas’’ included 
as a motto. Surrounding the seal are mullets, 47 in number, 
alternating with three rampant lions and incorporating 
four chevrons. In base, the word ‘‘SACRIFICE’’ is in-
scribed. In dexter base, three oak leaves are placed, symbol-
izing the national tree of the U.S., representing strength, 
resilience, and honoring the families and widows of the fall-
en. The reverse of the medal is sandblasted and bears an 
engraving of the names of the fallen heroes. The medal is 
suspended from a ribbon, either Azure or Gules depending 
on the fallen hero being honored. The ribbon bail is pre-
pared and attached by hand soldering to the back of the 
medal. The medal is crafted from Silver Ag925 with 24k 
Gold Vermeil, with a weight of approximately 63 grams. 
It has a diameter of 2.25 inches. The Vermeil plating has 
a thickness of 2.5 microns. The medal combines national 
symbols with heraldic elements to represent the sacrifice of 
the fallen deputies. The use of Silver and Gold signifies the 
value and honor associated with their service. 
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Union Calendar No. 399 
119TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3497 
[Report No. 119–466] 
A BILL 
To establish a medal of service for law enforcement 
officers and first responders. 
JANUARY 27, 2026 
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Com-
mittee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, 
and ordered to be printed 
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