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.
Became lawArmed Forces and National Security
IntroducedMay 13, 2025
Passed HouseFeb 3, 2026
Passed SenateMar 3, 2026
To PresidentMar 24, 2026
Became lawMar 26, 2026
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Became law on Mar 26, 2026 as Private Law 119-1. It changed 0 sections of existing law and added 1 new provisions of its own.
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H.R. 3377 doesn't change any existing section of law. It created 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text in its final form, as sent to the President.
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Sec. 1Authorization for award of Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam Warnew law
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Sec. 1 Authorization for award of 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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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.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Mar 26, 2026).
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Mar 26, 2026Became Private Law No: 119-1.Library of Congress
Mar 26, 2026Signed by President.Library of Congress
Mar 24, 2026Presented to President.Library of Congress
Mar 3, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
Feb 3, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)Library of Congress
May 13, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress