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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery for acts of valor as a member of the Army while serving in Afghanistan.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act," authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration for valor, to Nicholas Dockery, formerly known as Kareem N. Dockery, for his courageous actions as a member of the Army in Afghanistan on October 2, 2012. This authorization specifically overrides any existing time limitations for awarding such medals, allowing the President to present this distinguished honor despite the passage of time since the event, for which Mr. Dockery had previously received the Silver Star.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 02/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7194/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7194/BILLS-119hr7194eh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7194/BILLS-119hr7194ih.pdf |
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