Authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers Junior for his service in the Vietnam War.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with this effort?
The effort to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers Junior became law on March 25, 2026, through Private Law 119-1. Federal agencies are now responsible for the implementation of this award as no further action is required from Congress. This process is now a matter of administrative procedure rather than legislative debate.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Legislative Progress
Next up: No one · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 587 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 587 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Ralph Norman (R-SC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
