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119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Aug 6, 2026
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S. 5300In CommitteeArmed Forces and National Security

Honoring the Sacrifice of Troops in War Act of 2026

Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy (D-IL)17 cosponsorsIntroduced Aug 6, 2026
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In plain English

S. 5300, introduced by Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), establishes requirements to preserve the accuracy of military casualty records and statistics related to contingency operations and restores casualty records and benefits related to Operation Epic. The bill defines contingency operations, protects the integrity of time periods designated for such operations, and ensures that military personnel and their families receive accurate recognition and benefits during and after contingency operations. The bill also addresses the restoration of benefits and recognition for military members affected by past record discrepancies.

What’s in the bill (7 sections)
  • Sec. 2. Sense of congress
  • Sec. 3. Contingency operation defined
  • Sec. 4. Integrity of time periods of contingency operations
  • Sec. 5. Integrity of casualty records and statistics
  • Sec. 6. Restoration of casualty records relating to operation epic
  • Sec. 7. Integrity of benefits and recognition during contingency
  • Sec. 8. Restoration of benefits and recognition for military and
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Aug 6
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Aug 6
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Aug 6
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Aug 6
Introduced in Senate

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New Bill: Senator Tammy Duckworth introduces S. 5300: Honoring the Sacrifice of Troops in War Act of 2026 - Quiver Quantitative
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