Congress·Passed Both·H.R. 7194

Medal of Honor Authorization for Nicholas Dockery

Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act

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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.

6 milestones14 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

Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Mar 3, 2026Senate

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

Feb 4, 2026Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act

Bill NumberHR 7194

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

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

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