119 HR 3780 IH: Border Operations Service Medal Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-05 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3780IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 5, 2025Mr. Moore of North Carolina (for himself, Mr. Davis of North Carolina, Mr. Van Orden, Mr. McGuire, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Aderholt, Mr. Norman, Mr. Bergman, Mr. Ciscomani, Mr. Hamadeh of Arizona, Mr. Barrett, and Mr. Rogers of Kentucky) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed ServicesA BILLTo authorize the issuance of a Border Operations Service Medal to servicemembers and Federal personnel who served in designated border operations between January 1, 2025, and the conclusions of such operations, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Border Operations Service Medal Act.

2.

Findings

Congress finds the following: (1)The President, by Executive Order in January 2025, authorized national security operations along the United States-Mexico border. (2)Servicemembers and Federal personnel participated in extensive security, humanitarian, and enforcement efforts. (3)Recognizing their contributions with a distinct service medal is essential for honoring their dedication and commitment.

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Establishment of service medal

(a)

Establishment

To reflect service and commitment during designated border security operations between January 1, 2025, and the conclusions of such operations, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the heads of military service branches, shall design and issue a Border Operations Service Medal (in this section referred to as the Medal) to— (1)active-duty members of the Armed Forces, and (2)members of the National Guard and Reserve, who served in such operations. (b)

Authorization for wear

The Medal shall be authorized for wear according to military uniform regulations and Federal service recognition guidelines. (c)

Implementation

Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue regulations to carry out this section.