This bill became law on 2026-03-26 as Public Law No. 119-81.
The summary below describes the bill at the version we last reviewed; the enacted text may differ.
Congress authorized the President to award the Medal of Honor to Marine Captain John W. Ripley for his actions on April 2, 1972, during the Vietnam War. Ripley had previously received the Navy Cross for the same actions — a battle at the Dong Ha Bridge — but the time limit for Medal of Honor nominations had passed. The bill waives those time restrictions to allow the award to proceed. The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military decoration for valor in combat.
Congressional Summary
This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for his acts of valor on April 2, 1972, as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, for which he was previously awarded the Navy Cross.
Legislative Subjects
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Became Public Law No: 119-81.
- Action Date
- 2026-03-26
- Date Added
- 2026-04-10
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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