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.

Q: What does AUTHORIZATION FOR AWARD OF MEDAL OF HONOR TO JAMES of 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. do?

This section authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr. This authorization overrides time limitations specified in Title 10, United States Code, sections 8298(a) and 8300, and any other time limitations regarding medal awards. The acts of valor for which James Capers, Jr. is being considered occurred between March 31 and April 3, 1967, during the Vietnam War. These actions are the same for which he was previously awarded the Silver Star.

Last updated: 3/26/2026 · Introduced: 5/13/2025

Author: Ralph Norman (R-SC)

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This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for valorous acts during the Vietnam War.
The bill waives time restrictions typically limiting the awarding of military medals, allowing for the posthumous recognition of James Capers, Jr.'s service.
The Medal of Honor consideration is based on actions that occurred between March 31 and April 3, 1967, for which Capers previously received the Silver Star.

119th Congresspassed bothS. 3781(In Committee)Official page

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