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HOUSE 3377119th CongressBecame Private Law No: 119-1.

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.

Last Action
3/26/2026

Actions

  • 2026-03-26Became Private Law No: 119-1.
  • 2026-03-26Became Private Law No: 119-1.
  • 2026-03-26Signed by President.
  • 2026-03-26Signed by President.
  • 2026-03-24Presented to President.
  • 2026-03-24Presented to President.
  • 2026-03-04Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • 2026-03-03Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767)
  • 2026-03-03Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2026-02-04Received in the Senate, read twice.
  • 2026-02-03Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-02-03On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)
  • 2026-02-03Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)
  • 2026-02-03Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1967)
  • 2026-02-03Committee on Armed Services discharged.

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CRS Summary

As of 2026-03-26 (49)

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.

Subjects

  • Conflicts and wars
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • South Asia
  • Vietnam

Became law: Pub. L. 119-1

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