Sen. Graham introduces Medal of Sacrifice Act to honor fallen first responders
FILE – Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speak during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Sept. 13, 2022, in Washington. The Georgia prosecutor investigating possible illegal election interference in the 2020 election said Thursday, Oct. 27, that the Supreme Court should not stand in the way of Graham’s testimony to a grand jury. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File)
(WPDE) — U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham introduced the Medal of Sacrifice Act in honor of fallen first responders.
The legislation, which Graham said he made hand in hand with President Donald Trump and U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, would create an award for those who were killed in the line of duty.
“Our law enforcement officers and first responders represent some of the best and bravest among us. These men and women selflessly put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe. If these law enforcement officers and first responders perish in the line of duty, that sacrifice deserves the highest level of recognition,” said Graham. “I am proud to have worked with President Trump and Rep. Mast on this important legislation so that we can ensure these heroes are never forgotten.”
A release from Graham’s office said that the act is supported by the National Police Association, the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association and more.
“I’m thrilled to be partnering alongside Senator Lindsey Graham to get this legislation moving in the Senate,” said Mast. “Senator Graham and I both understand the honor and respect our brave fallen law enforcement and first responders deserve and the importance of this medal. With his support in the Senate, I have no doubt we will get the Medal of Sacrifice Act to the President’s desk swiftly and start to recognize those who put their lives on the line to protect us.”
