Congress·Enacted·H.R. 3377

To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.

Medal of Honor for Vietnam Veteran James Capers, Jr.

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↔Companion bill: Medal of Honor for Vietnam Veteran James Capers, Jr.

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Key Points

This bill gives the President the authority to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr. for his heroic actions as a Marine during the Vietnam War. The Medal of Honor is the highest military award for bravery in the United States.
The award recognizes his actions during a mission that took place from March 31 to April 3, 1967. While he was previously given the Silver Star for his service during that time, this law allows for that recognition to be upgraded to the nation's top honor.
Because there are usually strict time limits on how many years can pass before someone receives this medal, Congress had to pass this specific law to waive those rules so the veteran could be honored decades later.

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Milestones

7 milestones17 actions

Mar 26, 2026

Became Private Law No: 119-1.

Mar 26, 2026

Signed by President.

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Mar 24, 2026House

Presented to President.

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Mar 4, 2026Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Mar 3, 2026Senate

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

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Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.

Bill NumberHR 3377

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionBecame Private Law No: 119-1.

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