34 USC 51101 - Medal of sacrifice for law enforcement officers and first responders

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jun 13, 2026

§ 51101.

Medal of sacrifice for law enforcement officers and first responders

(a)

Medal of sacrifice for law enforcement officers and first responders

(b)

Eligibility

(1)

In general

(2)

Exception

(A)

In general

(B)

Investigation

(C)

Official finding of wrongdoing

(c)

Commission on medal of sacrifice for law enforcement officers and first responders

(1)

Establishment

(2)

Appointment

(3)

Term

(4)

Prohibition on payment

(5)

Responsibilities

The Commission shall—

(A)

advise the Commission on the design of the medal of sacrifice for law enforcement officers and first responders;

(B)

promote the establishment of the medal of sacrifice for law enforcement officers and first responders;

(C)

determine how the medal of sacrifice for law enforcement officers and first responders shall be presented;

(D)

make any final determination necessary pursuant to subsection (b)(2)(B); and

(E)

advise the President regarding criteria for assessing eligibility pursuant to subsection (b).

(6)

Initial award

The Commission shall award the following law enforcement officers the medal of sacrifice:

(A)

Deputy Ralph “Butch” Waller (Badge #8434);

(B)

Deputy Ignacio “Dan” Diaz (Badge #7637); and

(C)

Deputy Luis Paez (Badge #3882).

(7)

Sunset

(d)

Description

(Pub. L. 119–94, § 2, May 28, 2026, 140 Stat. 830.)

cite as: 34 USC 51101