119-HR4254
Iranian Campaign Medal Act
Last action was on 6-30-2025
SenateCurrent status is Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
View Official Bill Information at congress.govNo users have voted for/against support on this bill yet. Be the first!
119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 4254
1. Short title2. Establishment of Operation Midnight Hammer Medal1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the "Iranian Campaign Medal Act".
2. Establishment of Operation Midnight Hammer Medal
(a) Medal authorized - The Secretary concerned may issue a service medal to be known as the "Iranian Campaign Medal" to a person eligible under subsection (c).
(b) Design - The medal shall be of an appropriate design approved by the Secretary of Defense and shall include ribbons, lapel pins, and other appurtenances.
(c) Eligibility - Subject to subsection (e), a person shall be eligible for the medal if the person—
(1) - served on active duty in the Armed Forces in support of a designated operation during the Iran-Israel War (including Operation Midnight Hammer, conducted on June 22, 2025);
(2) - was deployed in an area of operations designated by the Secretary concerned as eligible for award of the medal; or
(3) - performed such other service as the Secretary concerned may prescribe for purposes of this section.
(d) One medal authorized - Not more than one medal may be awarded to any person.
(e) Issuance to next-of-Kin - If a person described in subsection (c) is deceased, the Secretary may provide for the issuance of the medal to the next-of-kin of that person.
(f) Regulations - The issuance of a medal under this section shall be subject to such regulations as the Secretaries concerned shall prescribe for purposes of this section. The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that any regulations prescribed under this subsection are uniform to the extent practicable.