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Awards Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery
Recent Bills/Awards Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery

Awards Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery

IntroducedJanuary 21, 2026
Became Law5 months ago
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Became Private Law No: 119-2.
Armed Forces and National SecurityAfghanistanAsiaConflicts and warsMilitary personnel and dependents
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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.
Who this affects
Nicholas Dockery · military contributions
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1Nicholas Dockery will receive the Medal of Honor for his bravery during combat in Afghanistan.
  2. 2He previously earned the Silver Star for his actions on October 2, 2012.
  3. 3The bill allows the President to bypass normal time limits for awarding this medal.
  4. 4This recognition honors Dockery's service as a member of the Army.
Read the detailed 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.

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IntroducedJan 21
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HouseFeb 3
SenateMar 3
PresidentMar 26

Became Public Law

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Donald Trump
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