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

This bill authorizes the creation of a service ribbon for National Guard members who perform homeland defense duties, directly recognizing their service in protecting the country. The legislation allows military department secretaries to award the ribbon to eligible service members or their next-of-kin if the member has died, with the design to be approved by the Secretary of Defense. The bill is based on findings that National Guard deployments in support of homeland security efforts have contributed to reduced crime rates and improved public safety in various locations. It establishes uniform regulations for the ribbon's issuance while leaving the specific design details to the Department of Defense.