Skip to content
PILLARS
HomeRecent BillsActionsMore
ExploreElectionsPresidential ActionsPoliticiansTrending Bills
WatchlistSettingsProfile
HomeRecent BillsActionsMore
PILLARS

The bills, politicians, and elections that shape your life, in plain English.

Get the App
Our Receipts
Sources & MethodologyApp DetailsSend Feedback
Browse Bills
Bills That Became LawPassed the HousePassed the SenateBills by Topic
The Legal Stuff
Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceContact Us
Find Us On
© 2026 Political Pillars Inc.Simplifying politics
Awards Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley
Recent Bills/Awards Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley

Awards Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley

IntroducedJanuary 22, 2026
Became Law5 months ago
Intro
House
Senate
Pres
Became Public Law No: 119-81.
Armed Forces and National SecurityConflicts and warsMilitary personnel and dependentsSouth AsiaVietnam
More:Bills That Became LawDefense and VeteransHouse Bills
Why This Matters

This bill authorizes the President to give the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for his courageous actions during the Vietnam War.

If you support military recognition, this bill ensures John W. Ripley receives the Medal of Honor for his valor.
Who this affects
John W. Ripley · Vietnam War veterans
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill allows the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for his bravery.
  2. 2Ripley performed heroic actions as a Marine Corps member during the Vietnam War on April 2, 1972.
  3. 3He previously received the Navy Cross for his valor in the same incident.
  4. 4The bill overrides any time limits for awarding this medal to Ripley.
Read the detailed summary

This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for his acts of valor on April 2, 1972, as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, for which he was previously awarded the Navy Cross.

Read full document
Bill Progress4 of 4
Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
Intro
House
Senate
Pres
IntroducedJan 22
Sponsors
See all 1 sponsor
HouseFeb 3
SenateMar 3
PresidentMar 26

Became Public Law

The President

Donald Trump
President
Became Law
Similar Bills
House Bill · HR 3377
4 of 4 · 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 during the Vietnam War.
·Defense
House Bill · HR 7194
4 of 4 · Became Law
Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act
·Defense
House Bill · HR 3531
1 of 4 · Introduced
Sergeant Alfredo ‘Freddy’ Gonzalez Congressional Gold Medal Act
·Defense