Establishes a Medal of Sacrifice for law enforcement officers and first responders killed in the line of duty.
The Medal of Sacrifice Act establishes a Commission to oversee the creation and awarding of a special medal for law enforcement officers and first responders who are killed in the line of duty. The President will appoint 12 members to the Commission, including law enforcement officers, first responders, and representatives of relevant organizations. The Commission will design the medal, determine eligibility criteria, and award the medal to eligible fallen officers. The medal will be a modified quatrefoil, incorporating national symbols and heraldic elements.
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