Faithful Patriot Campaign Medal Act

Overview: Bill Number: HR 4766, Title: Faithful Patriot Campaign Medal Act, Status: Introduced in House, Introduced: July 25, 2025

Purpose and Intent: The Faithful Patriot Campaign Medal Act seeks to establish a new military decoration, the Faithful Patriot Campaign Medal, to recognize members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have demonstrated exceptional loyalty and service during domestic crises or national emergencies.

Key Provisions:
- Creates the Faithful Patriot Campaign Medal to be awarded by the President to service members who have displayed unwavering commitment and bravery during domestic operations, such as natural disasters, civil unrest, or other national emergencies.
- Specifies that the medal may be awarded posthumously to the family of a fallen service member.
- Directs the Department of Defense to establish the criteria and nomination process for the new medal.
- Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual report to Congress on the number of Faithful Patriot Campaign Medals awarded.

Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would affect active-duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces who participate in domestic emergency response efforts. The new medal would serve to honor their service and sacrifice during times of national crisis.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and is currently awaiting further action in the legislative process.