What does Preamble of Sergeant Rafael Peralta Medal of Honor Authorization Act do?

This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Rafael Peralta. The award is for acts of valor during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The bill includes provisions for other purposes, though these are not detailed in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Sergeant Rafael Peralta Medal of Honor Authorization Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Sergeant Rafael Peralta Medal of Honor Authorization Act.

What does FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. of Sergeant Rafael Peralta Medal of Honor Authorization Act do?

This section establishes findings related to the actions of Sergeant Rafael Peralta during combat operations in Fallujah, Iraq, on November 15, 2004. It states that Sergeant Peralta was mortally wounded while leading Marines in close-quarters combat and subsequently pulled a grenade beneath his body, shielding fellow Marines. The findings assert that Peralta's actions demonstrated conspicuous gallantry and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Marine Corps. Congress expresses the sense that Peralta's actions exemplify duty, courage, and sacrifice. The section also conveys Congress’s belief that acts of extraordinary heroism should receive full and fair consideration for the Medal of Honor, regardless of administrative delays or statutory limitations.

What does AUTHORIZATION FOR AWARD OF MEDAL OF HONOR TO SERGEANT RAFAEL of Sergeant Rafael Peralta Medal of Honor Authorization Act do?

This section authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Rafael Peralta. This authorization overrides time limitations specified in sections 8298(a), 8300 of title 10, and other time limitations regarding medal awards. The acts of valor for which Peralta is being recognized occurred in Fallujah, Iraq, on November 15, 2004, while he was a member of the Marine Corps.

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Sergeant Rafael Peralta Medal of Honor Authorization Act

Last updated: 5/21/2026 · Introduced: 5/21/2026

Author: Darrell Issa (R-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Rafael Peralta for his actions during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The bill overrides existing time limitations that would otherwise prevent the awarding of the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Peralta.
Congress asserts that extraordinary acts of heroism, like those demonstrated by Sergeant Peralta, should be fully considered for the Medal of Honor.

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