To authorize the creation of a service ribbon to be awarded to a member of the National Guard who performs homeland defense duty.

This legislation would authorize the creation of a specific service ribbon for members of the National Guard. The award would be granted to personnel who participate in homeland defense missions, providing a formal way to recognize their service in protecting the domestic United States. If enacted, the Secretary of Defense would likely establish the specific criteria and design for the ribbon.

For National Guard members and their families, this bill aims to provide official military recognition for duties that are often distinct from overseas deployments. While the bill does not change the duties or pay of National Guard members, it would add a new decoration to the military awards system specifically for domestic security operations. As this is a standard bill, it would require approval from both the House and Senate and the President's signature to become law.