June 30, 2025
Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas (for himself, Mr. Alford, Mr. Fallon, Mr. Pfluger, Mr. Ciscomani, Mrs. Luna, Mr. Nunn of Iowa, Mr. Graves, Mr. Lawler, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Bresnahan, Mr. Simpson, and Mr. Lucas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
To establish a military service medal to be issued to members of the Armed Forces who served in support of operations related to the Iran-Israel War, including Operation Midnight Hammer.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Iranian Campaign Medal Act
.
Sec. 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.