H.R. 3497: Medal of Service for First Responders Sent to President
May 21, 2026
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The Frame
This bill establishes a new federal recognition program for law enforcement and first responders, moving it to the final stage of the legislative process before becoming law.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Law enforcement officers
They are the primary subjects of the proposed medal of service.
First responders
They are the primary subjects of the proposed medal of service.
Last recorded activity May 21, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- H.R. 3497 was formally presented to the President of the United States on May 20, 2026.
- The bill's purpose is to establish a medal of service for law enforcement officers and first responders.
- The report was filed by Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk of the House, on May 21, 2026.
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Why It Matters
This bill establishes a new federal recognition program for law enforcement and first responders, moving it to the final stage of the legislative process before becoming law.
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Federal Recognition Expansion
The bill represents a formal move to standardize federal recognition for local and state-level first responders.
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Analysis Score
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