In January, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (D-DE) introduced the Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act. This bipartisan legislation would establish an award that honors federal law enforcement officers who perform exceptional acts of bravery in the line of duty and are injured or risked serious physical injury or death as a result. The bill is co-sponsored by Senators Arlen Specter (R-PA) and John Sununu (R-NH).
Today, there is no such Congressional award for federal law enforcement officers who are injured in the line of duty. The Badge of Bravery Act would honor those brave officers who go above and beyond to keep our citizens safe.
“These courageous officers fight the good fight each and every day, often putting their lives on the line,” said Senator Biden. “The President awards the Purple Heart for military personnel wounded or killed during armed service, and most state and local police departments have commendations or medals recognizing officers injured in the line of duty. It’s about time we have a Congressional award to honor our federal officers.”
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