What does Preamble of HR 7194 do?

This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery. The Medal of Honor is for acts of valor performed by Nicholas Dockery as a member of the Army. The acts of valor occurred while serving in Afghanistan.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7194 do?

This bill is formally titled the Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act.

What does AUTHORIZATION FOR AWARD OF MEDAL OF HONOR TO NICHOLAS DOCKERY of HR 7194 do?

This section authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery. This authorization overrides time limitations specified in Title 10, United States Code, section 7274, and other relevant time limits. The acts of valor for which Nicholas Dockery is being considered occurred on October 2, 2012, in Afghanistan. Dockery, formerly known as Kareem N. Dockery, was previously awarded the Silver Star for these actions.

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Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act — HR. 7194

Last updated: 3/4/2026 · Introduced: 1/21/2026

Author: James Baird (R-IN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery for acts of valor in Afghanistan on October 2, 2012.
The bill waives time limitations for awarding the Medal of Honor, allowing for recognition of Dockery's actions despite the passage of time.
Nicholas Dockery, previously known as Kareem N. Dockery, was previously recognized with a Silver Star for these actions.

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