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Public Law119th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
H.R. 3377Became Law

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.

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What it doesSummary public law (Mar 26, 2026)

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.

What just happenedMar 26, 2026

Became Private Law No: 119-1.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5](R-SC)Sponsor
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  1. Mar 26, 2026PresidentE40000

    Became Private Law No: 119-1.

  2. Mar 26, 2026BecameLaw41000

    Became Private Law No: 119-1.

  3. Mar 26, 2026PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Mar 26, 2026BecameLaw41000

    Signed by President.

  5. Mar 24, 2026FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Mar 24, 2026President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Mar 4, 2026Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Mar 3, 2026Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767)

  9. Mar 3, 2026Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Feb 4, 2026IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Feb 3, 2026FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Feb 3, 2026FloorH37100

    On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)

  13. Feb 3, 2026Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)

  14. Feb 3, 2026FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1967)

  15. Feb 3, 2026DischargeH12300

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Armed Services Committee
  16. Feb 3, 2026Committee5500

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Armed Services Committee
  17. Feb 3, 2026FloorH30200

    Mr. Bacon asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

  18. May 13, 2025IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Armed Services Committee
  19. May 13, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. May 13, 2025IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House