This bill became law on 2026-03-26 as Public Law No. 119-1.
The summary below describes the bill at the version we last reviewed; the enacted text may differ.
James Capers, Jr. served as a Marine during the Vietnam War and demonstrated extraordinary bravery during combat operations from March 31 through April 3, 1967, for which he received the Silver Star at the time. Federal law normally places time limits on when the Medal of Honor — the nation's highest military decoration — can be awarded. By passing this bill, Congress gives the President legal authority to award the Medal of Honor to Capers despite those deadlines, retroactively recognizing his valor more than five decades after his service.
Congressional Summary
This act authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr. for his acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War from March 31 through April 3, 1967, for which he was previously awarded the Silver Star.
Legislative Subjects
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Public Law
- Action Date
- 2026-03-26
- Date Added
- 2026-06-13
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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