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HR-7211House2026-03-03Armed Forces and National Security

To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for acts of valor during the Vietnam War, and for other purposes.

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