To establish a medal of service for law enforcement officers and first responders, section 1, Sec. 1.
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“This Act may be cited as the "Medal of Sacrifice Act of 2025".”
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“This Act may be cited as the "Medal of Sacrifice Act of 2025".”
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Medal of Sacrifice Act of 2025, Public Law 119-94, sec. 1, 140 Stat. 830 (2026). https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-119publ94/html/PLAW-119publ94.htm
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