US Congress · H.R. 3377 · Became law

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 ...

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Officially: “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.” Read the full text

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What it does

This act authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr. for his acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War from March 31 through April 3, 1967, for which he was previously awarded the Silver Star.

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1Authorization for award of Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War

This section would authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., under section 8291 of title 10 of the United States Code, for acts of valor described in the section. This authorization would apply despite the time limitations in sections 8298(a) and 8300 of title 10, and despite any other time limitation that would otherwise apply to awarding certain medals to people who served in the Armed Forces, so the President could make the award even though those time limits would otherwise stand in the way. The acts of valor for which the medal would be awarded are the actions James Capers, Jr., took as a member of the Marine Corps from March 31 through April 3, 1967, during the Vietnam War, the same actions for which he had previously been awarded the Silver Star.

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1. Authorization for award of Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War (a) Authorization Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in sections 8298(a) and 8300 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President is authorized to award the Medal of Honor, under section 8291 of such title, to James Capers, Jr., for the acts of valor described in subsection (b). (b) Acts of valor described The acts of valor described in this subsection are the actions of James Capers, Jr., as a member of the Marine Corps, during the period of March 31 through April 3, 1967, during the Vietnam War, for which he was previously awarded the Silver Star.

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Where it is

Introduced · 2025-05-13

In the House.

Passed the House · 2026-02-03

Passed the Senate · 2026-03-03

Sent to the President · 2026-03-24

Became Public Law 119-1

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sponsor, out of 218 needed to pass

Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Became Private Law No: 119-1. (2026-03-26).