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H.R. 3377 · 119th Congress · Private Law 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.

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

Where it stands

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.

How this bill changes the law

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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.

New provisions of the bill's own

  • 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
What the words changed: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what was struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

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    What it does

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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).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. Mar 26, 2026Became Private Law No: 119-1.Library of Congress
    2. Mar 26, 2026Became Private Law No: 119-1.Library of Congress
    3. Mar 26, 2026Signed by President.Library of Congress
    4. Mar 26, 2026Signed by President.Library of Congress
    5. Mar 24, 2026Presented to President.House floor actions
    6. Mar 24, 2026Presented to President.Library of Congress
    7. Mar 4, 2026Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
    8. Mar 3, 2026Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767)Senate
    9. Mar 3, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
    10. Feb 4, 2026Received in the Senate, read twice.Senate
    11. Feb 3, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    12. Feb 3, 2026On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)House floor actions
    13. Feb 3, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)Library of Congress
    14. Feb 3, 2026Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1967)House floor actions
    15. Feb 3, 2026Mr. Bacon asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.House floor actions
    16. Feb 3, 2026Committee on Armed Services discharged.House floor actions
    17. Feb 3, 2026Committee on Armed Services discharged.Library of Congress
    18. May 13, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.House floor actions
    19. May 13, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    20. May 13, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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