Bill · H.R. 8131· House(119-HR-8131)
To authorize the creation of a service ribbon to be awarded to a member of the National Guard who performs homeland defense duty.
- Introduced
- 3/27/2026
- Last activity
- 3/27/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Clay Higgins
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
H.R. 8131 is a bill that allows the Secretary of the military department concerned to create and award a service ribbon to National Guard members who perform homeland defense duty. Specifically, this applies to those serving under chapter 9 of title 32, United States Code. The Secretary of Defense is responsible for approving the ribbon's design. If a member has passed away, the ribbon may be issued to their next-of-kin. The military departments will establish the regulations for these awards.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition for National Guard Members: Section 2(a) allows for the awarding of a service ribbon to members who perform homeland defense duty, providing formal recognition for their service.
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Support for Families of Deceased Members: Section 2(c) allows the ribbon to be issued to the next-of-kin if the member is deceased, providing a token of recognition to the family.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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No significant interests or groups are affected by this bill.
- 3/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in House