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Congress·Passed House·27 days ago

Medal of Honor Approval: John W. Ripley

Legislative Progress

✓ Filed
✓ Review
✓ House
Senate
President

Key Points

  • Congress would let Trump award the Medal of Honor to Marine John W. Ripley for bravery in the Vietnam War.
  • The bill mainly removes the usual deadlines that can block very old military awards.
  • It points to actions Ripley took on April 2, 1972, for which he already received the Navy Cross.
  • Day-to-day impact for most people is limited, but it matters to veterans, the Marine Corps, and Ripley’s family as a top national honor.
VeteransNational Security

Milestones

3 milestones12 actions
Feb 4, 2026Senate

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

Feb 3, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Feb 3, 2026House

On passage Passed without objection.

Feb 3, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.

Feb 3, 2026House

Committee on Armed Services discharged.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for acts of valor during the Vietnam War, and for other purposes.

Bill NumberHR 7211
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

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