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Awards Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr.
Recent Bills/Awards Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr.

Awards Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr.

IntroducedMay 13, 2025
Became Law5 months ago
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Became Private Law No: 119-1.
Armed Forces and National SecurityConflicts and warsMilitary personnel and dependentsSouth AsiaVietnam
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Why This Matters

This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr. for his courageous actions during the Vietnam War.

If you support veterans, this bill recognizes James Capers, Jr.'s bravery with the Medal of Honor.
Who this affects
James Capers, Jr. · Marine Corps veterans
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill allows the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr. for his bravery.
  2. 2Capers served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and performed heroic actions from March 31 to April 3, 1967.
  3. 3He previously received the Silver Star for his valor during this time.
  4. 4The bill overrides time limits for awarding certain military medals.
  5. 5This recognition honors Capers' significant contributions to his country.
Read the detailed summary

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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IntroducedMay 13, 2025
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HouseFeb 3
SenateMar 3
PresidentMar 26

Became Public Law

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Donald Trump
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Became Law
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