United StatesMedal of Honor recipients would get installation access and a Defense liaison
If enacted, listed Medal of Honor recipients would receive cards for unaccompanied access to military installations, while Defense would appoint a liaison for recipients and families.
What it does
Listed Medal of Honor recipients would receive an access card granting unaccompanied access to any military installation, including the Pentagon.
Defense would appoint one liaison to help Medal of Honor recipients and their families, coordinate across agencies, and advise on recipients serving on active duty.
Argument forA single Defense contact could make it easier for recipients and families to get help and coordinate military services, agencies, and replacement decorations.
Argument againstUnaccompanied access to every military installation could create security concerns because the access card would apply broadly across military facilities.
More detail
The Department of Defense would issue an access card to each listed Medal of Honor recipient. This covers people whose names appear on the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard Medal of Honor Roll.
The Secretary of Defense would appoint a Medal of Honor Liaison within the Department of Defense. The liaison would serve Medal of Honor recipients and their families and coordinate with the military services, Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies. The liaison would help replace military decorations, standardize protocol, conduct public outreach, and advise the Secretary of Defense about recipients serving on active duty, including in combat.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 17Introduced in HouseLatest
- Sep 17Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.Introduced
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