34 U.S.C. § 50311

Authorization of a Badge

The Attorney General may award, and a Member of Congress or the Attorney General may present, in the name of Congress a Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery to a Federal law enforcement officer who is cited by the Attorney General, upon the recommendation of the Federal Board, for performing an act of bravery while in the line of duty.

( Pub. L. 110–298, title I, § 101 , July 31, 2008 , 122 Stat. 2986 .)