What does Preamble of HR 7211 do?

This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for acts of valor during the Vietnam War. The bill also includes other purposes, though these are not specified in this section.

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To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for acts of valor during the Vietnam War, and for other purposes. — HR. 7211

Q: What does AUTHORIZATION FOR AWARD OF MEDAL OF HONOR TO JOHN W. RIPLEY of HR 7211 do?

This section authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley. The authorization overrides time limitations specified in Title 10, United States Code, sections 8298(a) and 8300, and any other time limitations regarding medal awards for Armed Forces service. The Medal of Honor is authorized for actions taken by John W. Ripley on April 2, 1972, during the Vietnam War, for which he was previously awarded the Navy Cross.

Last updated: 3/4/2026 · Introduced: 1/22/2026

Author: H. Griffith (R-VA)

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This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for his actions on April 2, 1972, during the Vietnam War.
The bill waives time limitations for awarding military medals, allowing the Medal of Honor to be granted to Ripley despite previous awards and statutory deadlines.

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