Bill · H.R. 4254· House(119-HR-4254)
Iranian Campaign Medal Act
- Introduced
- 6/30/2025
- Last activity
- 6/30/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Tony Gonzales
- Cosponsors
- - 14 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes the creation of the "Iranian Campaign Medal" to recognize service members. The medal is intended for those who served in support of operations during the Iran-Israel War, specifically including Operation Midnight Hammer. It authorizes the Secretary concerned to issue the medal, along with ribbons and lapel pins. Eligibility is based on active duty service, deployment in specific areas, or other service prescribed by the Secretary. In the event of a service member's death, the medal may be issued to their next-of-kin.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6
The bill honors military service through a new medal, benefiting active and former members.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill provides recognition for military service which can be seen as a form of service benefit.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Service: Members of the Armed Forces who served in support of operations during the Iran-Israel War or Operation Midnight Hammer would be eligible for a specific service medal (Section 2, subsection a and c).
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Provision for Families: If an eligible service member is deceased, the Secretary has the authority to issue the medal to the person's next-of-kin (Section 2, subsection e).
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Comprehensive Award Package: The medal is designed to include not just the medal itself, but also ribbons, lapel pins, and other appurtenances (Section 2, subsection b).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Award Limitations: The bill stipulates that a person is eligible for no more than one medal (Section 2, subsection d).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+6
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 7/2/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/30/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 12 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Mark AlfordRepublican · Missouri
Robert BresnahanRepublican · Pennsylvania
Juan CiscomaniRepublican · Arizona
Jeff CrankRepublican · Colorado
Pat FallonRepublican · Texas
Sam GravesRepublican · Missouri
Abraham HamadehRepublican · Arizona
Frank LucasRepublican · Oklahoma
Anna Paulina LunaRepublican · Florida
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa
August PflugerRepublican · Texas
Michael SimpsonRepublican · Idaho
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York