YourVoice.Now Summary
This bill would authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to recognize exceptional military service and valor.
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
Conflicts and warsMilitary personnel and dependentsSouth AsiaVietnam
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Passed Senate
- Action Date
- 2026-03-03
- Date Added
- 2026-04-10