Sergeant Rafael Peralta Medal of Honor Authorization Act

This bill would allow the President to award the Medal of Honor to Marine Sergeant Rafael Peralta for his actions in Fallujah, Iraq, on November 15, 2004. It lists findings that, after being mortally wounded, he pulled an enemy grenade beneath his body to shield nearby Marines, as reported by eyewitnesses. The bill sets aside the usual time limits in federal law for awarding military medals so the award can be made. It also states the sense of Congress that acts of heroism should receive full consideration for the Medal of Honor regardless of administrative delay or time limits.

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Sponsors

• Darrell Issa Republican sponsor
• 1 cosponsors