H.R. 3780 establishes a new military service medal to honor members of the armed forces, National Guard, and Reserve who participated in border security operations authorized by presidential executive order beginning January 1, 2025. The bill directs the Secretary of Defense to design and issue the Border Operations Service Medal to recognize these servicemembers' contributions to security, humanitarian, and enforcement efforts along the U.S.-Mexico border. The medal can be worn according to standard military uniform regulations, and the Department of Defense must develop and issue regulations implementing the program within 60 days of the bill's enactment. The medal will be awarded to eligible personnel who serve from the start date through the conclusion of the designated border operations, though no specific end date is defined in the legislation. The bill includes no new funding authorization, as it creates a recognition honor rather than a new spending program.
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