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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
Dead
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 nation's 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, even though this award would typically be subject to time limits. The bill specifically overrides existing time limitations for awarding certain military medals, such as those found in sections 8298(a) and 8300 of title 10 of the United States Code, allowing for this posthumous recognition for acts for which he was previously awarded the Navy Cross.
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)
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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-119hr7211eh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7211/BILLS-119hr7211ih.pdf |
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