Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act
Medal of Honor Authorization for Nicholas Dockery
Legislative Progress
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
Became Private Law No: 119-2.
Signed by President.
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Presented to President.
Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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
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