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S. 3781 · 119th Congress

A bill 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

IntroducedArmed Forces and National Security
IntroducedFeb 4, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
Passed HouseNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Feb 4, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

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  1. Feb 4, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.Senate
  2. Feb 4, 2026Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • Tim Scott R-SC