Faithful Patriot Campaign Medal Act
Summary
The "Faithful Patriot Campaign Medal Act" directs the Secretary of Defense to create and distribute a military service medal, the "Faithful Patriot Campaign Medal." This medal is intended to honor members of the Armed Forces and veterans who served on the border between the United States and Mexico during Operation Faithful Patriot or subsequent related operations. The bill outlines the process for issuing the medal to eligible individuals and their next-of-kin.
Expected Effects
This act will result in the creation of a new military service medal and its distribution to eligible service members and veterans. It will also require the Secretary of Defense to design the medal and establish an application process. The Department of Defense will incur costs related to the design, production, and distribution of the medal.
Potential Benefits
- Recognition of service members and veterans who served on the US-Mexico border.
- Boost to morale among those who participated in Operation Faithful Patriot.
- Provides a tangible symbol of appreciation for their service.
- Allows next-of-kin to receive the medal on behalf of deceased veterans.
- Could foster a stronger sense of connection between the military and the public.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Potential costs associated with designing, producing, and distributing the medal.
- May be perceived as a politically motivated award, depending on public perception of Operation Faithful Patriot.
- Could create administrative burden for the Department of Defense.
- May lead to requests for similar recognition for other operations, increasing costs and administrative workload.
- Risk of devaluing other existing military awards if the criteria for this medal are perceived as too broad.
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Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the constitutional power of Congress to provide for the common defense and to raise and support armies (Article I, Section 8). The creation of military awards falls under the general authority to regulate the armed forces. There are no apparent conflicts with individual rights or liberties outlined in the Constitution or its amendments.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).