Congress·Enacted·H.R. 7194

Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act

Medal of Honor Authorization for Nicholas Dockery

4 months ago·View on Congress.gov

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Key Points

This bill gives the President the authority to award the Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery, a former member of the U.S. Army. The Medal of Honor is the highest military award for bravery and is given to those who risk their lives above and beyond the call of duty.
The award recognizes Mr. Dockery's actions on October 2, 2012, while he was serving in Afghanistan. He was previously given the Silver Star for his bravery during that time, but this law would upgrade that recognition to the nation's highest honor.
Federal law usually has strict time limits on when a Medal of Honor can be awarded after an event happens. This bill removes those legal deadlines specifically for Mr. Dockery so he can receive the medal more than a decade after his service.

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Milestones

8 milestones18 actions

Mar 26, 2026

Became Private Law No: 119-2.

Mar 26, 2026

Signed by President.

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Mar 24, 2026House

Presented to President.

Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.

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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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act

Bill NumberHR 7194

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionBecame Private Law No: 119-2.

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