Faithful Patriot Campaign Medal Act

This bill would create a new military medal, called the Faithful Patriot Campaign Medal, to honor service members and veterans who served on the U.S.–Mexico border during Operation Faithful Patriot or later border operations. The Defense Department would design and produce the medal and set up a way for eligible people to request it.

People who qualify could apply to receive the medal. If the eligible person has died, their next-of-kin could request it instead. The Department would share an application form and instructions so people and families know how to apply.

• Who is affected: Military members and veterans who served at the U.S.–Mexico border during Operation Faithful Patriot or later related operations; next-of-kin of those who have died.
• What changes: A new medal is created, and an application process is set up to request it.
• When: The bill directs the Defense Department to design, produce, and distribute the medal; no specific dates are given.