Congress Authorizes President Trump to Award Medal of Honor to Marine Major James Capers, Jr.
Congress passes a bill authorizing the President to award the Medal of Honor to ·February 4 – March 4, 2026
19 days ago
Congress Authorizes President Trump to Award Medal of Honor to Marine Major James Capers, Jr.
The legislation is currently awaiting the President's signature after being formally presented on March 23, 2026. Once signed, the bill will waive statutory time limits to allow Marine veteran James Capers, Jr. to receive the Medal of Honor for his 1967 actions in Vietnam.
1 month ago
Senate approves bill to award Medal of Honor to Marine Corps trailblazer Major James Capers Jr.
The Senate passed the bill, with Senator Lindsey Graham praising Major Capers as an inspiration who broke barriers in the Marine Corps.
🚨Graham Celebrates Passage Of Legislation Authorizing President Trump To Give Medal Of Honor To South Carolina Veteran 🚨
Major James Capers, Jr. has served his nation with great distinction and is an inspiration to all Marines. As someone who courageously answered the call to serve his country and broke barriers along the way, Major Capers, Jr. is someone all Americans can admire. I am pleased that the Senate has approved legislation that provides President Trump the authority to bestow this South Carolina hero with the recognition he has earned.
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2 months ago
Senate Introduces Medal of Honor Companion Bill, Sends to Armed Services Committee
A companion bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
3 months ago
House Introduces Bill to Authorize Medal of Honor for Vietnam War Actions
H.R. 3377 was introduced in the House to authorize the Medal of Honor for actions taken during the Vietnam War.
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These are companion bills, meaning the same legislation was introduced in both the House and Senate to speed up the process. Senator Graham sponsored the Senate version to align with the House's efforts to honor the veteran's service.
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