HR 3780 — Border Operations Service Medal Act

Summary

Establishes a "Border Operations Service Medal" to recognize servicemembers and Federal personnel for their service in designated border security operations.
Authorizes the medal to be awarded to active-duty members of the Armed Forces and members of the National Guard and Reserve who served in border operations beginning January 1, 2025.
Authorizes the medal to be worn according to military uniform regulations and Federal service recognition guidelines.
Requires the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations implementing the medal program within 60 days of enactment.

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Sponsor (1)

Rep. Moore, Tim (R-NC) [#14]

14 cosponsors

Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. (R-AL) [#4]
Rep. Barrett, Tom (R-MI) [#7]
Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. (R-AK) [At-large]
Rep. Bergman, Jack (R-MI) [#1]
Rep. Ciscomani, Juan (R-AZ) [#6]
Rep. Davis, Donald G. (D-NC) [#1]
Rep. Downing, Troy (R-MT) [#2]
Rep. Edwards, Chuck (R-NC) [#11]
Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. (R-AZ) [#8]
Rep. Knott, Brad (R-NC) [#13]
Rep. McGuire, John J. (R-VA) [#5]
Rep. Norman, Ralph (R-SC) [#5]
Rep. Rogers, Harold (R-KY) [#5]
Rep. Van Orden, Derrick (R-WI) [#3]

Actions (2)

Jun 5, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. · house
Jun 5, 2025 Introduced in House

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Introduced in House · Jun 5, 2025

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 5, 2025

Mr. 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 Services

A BILL

To 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.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

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

SEC. 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.

SEC. 3. 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. <all>

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