Congress·Passed Both·H.R. 7211

Medal of Honor Approval: John W. Ripley

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.

Legislative Progress

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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

6 milestones16 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

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

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