Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 3781
A bill to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War
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Introduced 2026-02-04Topic: veterans militaryCommemorativeSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis bill would allow the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for his actions as a Marine during the Vietnam War. The actions took place from March 31 through April 3, 1967, and he was already awarded the Silver Star for them. The bill sets aside the normal time limits in federal law for awarding military medals so that this award can be made.
Sponsors
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Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. | refer |
| 2026-02-04 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |