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42 U.S.C. § 15201. — Authorization of Medal · Congress.wiki

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42 U.S.C. § 15201.Chapter 145

§ 15201

Authorization of Medal

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After , the President may award, and present in the name of Congress, a Medal of Valor of appropriate design, with ribbons and appurtenances, to a public safety officer who is cited by the Attorney General, upon the recommendation of the Medal of Valor Review Board, for extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty. The Public Safety Medal of Valor shall be the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer.September 1, 20012001-09-01

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