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US HR7211
US HR7211To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for acts of valor during the Vietnam War, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Passed
03/26/2026
03/26/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/26/2026
03/26/2026
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for acts of valor during the Vietnam War, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration for valor, to John W. Ripley for his courageous actions as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War on April 2, 1972, for which he had previously received the Navy Cross. Importantly, this authorization overrides any existing time limits for awarding such medals, as outlined in sections 8298(a) and 8300 of title 10 of the United States Code, ensuring that his bravery is recognized despite the passage of time.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Became Public Law No: 119-81. (on 03/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7211/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7211/BILLS-119hr7211enr.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7211/BILLS-119hr7211eh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7211/BILLS-119hr7211ih.pdf |
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