Awards Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery

Official: Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act

IntroducedJanuary 21, 2026

Armed Forces and National SecurityAsiaConflicts and warsMilitary personnel and dependentsAfghanistan

Why This Matters

This bill allows the President to award the Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery for his courageous actions while serving in Afghanistan.

If you know Nicholas Dockery, this bill ensures he receives the Medal of Honor for his bravery in 2012.

Affects: This bill affects Nicholas Dockery and honors his contributions to the military.

Summary

Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery (formerly known as Kareem N. Dockery), for his acts of valor on October 2, 2012, as a member of the Army while serving in Afghanistan, for which he was previously awarded the Silver Star.

What changes is this bill making?

1. Nicholas Dockery will receive the Medal of Honor for his bravery during combat in Afghanistan. 2. He previously earned the Silver Star for his actions on October 2, 2012. 3. The bill allows the President to bypass normal time limits for awarding this medal. 4. This recognition honors Dockery's service as a member of the Army.

Who is affected?

This bill affects Nicholas Dockery and honors his contributions to the military.