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). 
(B) INVESTIGATION.—In the case of an of-
ficial 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 agen-
cy with respect to the officer’s or responder’s 
death. The Commission established under sub-
section (c) shall make a final determination as 
to the officer’s eligibility for the medal estab-
lished under subsection (a). 
(C) 
OFFICIAL
FINDING
OF
WRONG-
DOING.—In this paragraph, the term ‘‘official 
finding of wrongdoing’’ means a determination 
by the law enforcement officer’s or first re-
sponders’ 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 es-
tablish a Commission on the medal of sacrifice for 
law enforcement officers and first responders (here-
inafter known as the ‘‘Commission’’). 
(2) APPOINTMENT.—Not later than 150 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
President shall appoint 12 members of the Commis-
sion. Such members shall be law enforcement offi-
cers, first responders, and representatives of organi-
zations knowledgeable about law enforcement. 
(3) TERM.—Members of the Commission shall 
be appointed for a term of 5 years and shall be eligi-
ble to serve up to two terms, either consecutively or 
non-consecutively. The President shall make ap-
pointments 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 of-
ficers and first responders; 
(B) promote the establishment of the 
medal of sacrifice for law enforcement officers 
and first responders; 
(C) determine how the medal of sacrifice 
for law enforcement officers and first respond-
ers shall be presented; 
(D) make any final determination nec-
essary 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 
enforcement officers and first responders shall be a modi-
fied quatrefoil, with rounded lobes extending from a cen-
tral octagon. The field incorporates features of the Great 
Seal of the United States, redesigned by Tiffany & Co in 
1885. The 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, hold-
ing 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 inscribed. In dexter base, three oak 
leaves are placed, symbolizing the national tree of the 
U.S., representing strength, resilience, and honoring the 
families and widows of the fallen. 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 prepared 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 mi-
crons. 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. 
Passed the House of Representatives February 2, 
2026. 
Attest: 
Clerk.