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Congress·Passed Both·H.R. 3377

Medal of Honor for Vietnam Veteran James Capers, Jr.

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.

about 2 months ago·View on Congress.gov
Part of: Congress passes a bill authorizing the President to award the Medal of Honor to

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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.

Milestones

5 milestones13 actions
Mar 3, 2026Senate

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Mar 3, 2026

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Mar 3, 2026Senate

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767)

Feb 4, 2026Senate

Received in the Senate.

Feb 4, 2026Senate

Received in the Senate, read twice.

Related Bills

1 bill
S. 3781Identical bill

A bill 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

Feb 4 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Source Information

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 ActionPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767)

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