Bill · H.R. 3780· House(119-HR-3780)
Border Operations Service Medal Act
- Introduced
- 6/5/2025
- Last activity
- 6/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Moore
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Border Operations Service Medal Act," proposes to create a new service medal. The medal is intended to honor servicemembers and Federal personnel who participated in designated border operations. These operations are noted to have occurred between January 1, 2025, and their conclusion. The Secretary of Defense is tasked with designing and issuing the medal. This includes active-duty members of the Armed Forces as well as members of the National Guard and Reserve.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Service: The bill aims to honor the dedication and commitment of servicemembers and Federal personnel who participated in security, humanitarian, and enforcement efforts (Section 2).
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Formal Honor for Personnel: The creation of the "Border Operations Service Medal" provides a distinct way to reflect service and commitment during designated border security operations (Section 3).
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Standardized Recognition: The bill allows for the medal to be worn according to military uniform regulations and Federal service recognition guidelines (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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No significant interests or groups are affected by this bill.
- 6/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/6/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 11 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Robert AderholtRepublican · Alabama
Jack BergmanRepublican · Michigan
Tom BarrettRepublican · Michigan
Nicholas BegichRepublican · Alaska
Juan CiscomaniRepublican · Arizona
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Troy DowningRepublican · Montana
Chuck EdwardsRepublican · North Carolina
Abraham HamadehRepublican · Arizona
Brad KnottRepublican · North Carolina
John McGuireRepublican · Virginia
Ralph NormanRepublican · South Carolina
Harold RogersRepublican · Kentucky
Derrick Van OrdenRepublican · Wisconsin