Summary

Authorizes the Secretary concerned to create and award a new service medal—the Iranian Campaign Medal—to qualifying service members who served on active duty in support of designated operations during the Iran‑Israel war (including Operation Midnight Hammer on June 22, 2025), were deployed to areas designated by the Secretary, or performed other qualifying service. The bill limits the award to one medal per person, allows issuance to a next‑of‑kin if the eligible service member is deceased, requires Defense Department approval of the medal's design (including ribbons and lapel pins), and directs the Secretaries to issue uniform regulations for awarding the medal.

• Authorizes a new service medal for qualifying military service in support of operations during the Iran‑Israel war, including Operation Midnight Hammer (June 22, 2025).
• Eligibility is set by the Secretary concerned and may include designated operations, deployment areas, or other qualifying service prescribed by regulation.
• Only one medal may be awarded to an individual; the medal may be issued to next‑of‑kin if the eligible service member is deceased.
• The Secretary of Defense must approve the medal design and related items (ribbons, lapel pins, appurtenances).
• Secretaries concerned must issue regulations for awarding the medal, and the Secretary of Defense must strive for uniform rules across services.
• Does not appropriate money, change benefits, or alter tax law; administrative costs (design, manufacture, issuance) would be handled by departments.
• The measure is narrowly focused on recognition and is not a broader authorization of benefits or programs.
• Applies retroactively at least to the specified Operation Midnight Hammer date, but full effective timing depends on the implementing regulations.