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.
USA119th CongressHR-3377| House
| Updated: 3/4/2026
Ralph Norman
Republican Representative
South Carolina
Armed Services Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill grants the President the authority to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., recognizing his extraordinary acts of valor while serving in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. A key provision of this legislation is the waiver of existing time limitations specified in sections 8298(a) and 8300 of title 10, United States Code, which would otherwise prevent such an award. The acts of valor for which James Capers, Jr., is to be recognized occurred between March 31 and April 3, 1967 . These actions, performed as a member of the Marine Corps, previously earned him the Silver Star . This authorization aims to elevate the recognition of his distinguished service and bravery.
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Bill from Previous Congress
HR 117-7761To 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.
Bill from Previous Congress
HR 118-587To 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.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Mr. Bacon asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1967)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Received in the Senate.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Armed Forces and National Security
Conflicts and warsMilitary personnel and dependentsSouth AsiaVietnam
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.
USA119th CongressHR-3377| House
| Updated: 3/4/2026
This bill grants the President the authority to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., recognizing his extraordinary acts of valor while serving in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. A key provision of this legislation is the waiver of existing time limitations specified in sections 8298(a) and 8300 of title 10, United States Code, which would otherwise prevent such an award. The acts of valor for which James Capers, Jr., is to be recognized occurred between March 31 and April 3, 1967 . These actions, performed as a member of the Marine Corps, previously earned him the Silver Star . This authorization aims to elevate the recognition of his distinguished service and bravery.
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Bill from Previous Congress
HR 117-7761To 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.
Bill from Previous Congress
HR 118-587To 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.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Mr. Bacon asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1967)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Received in the Senate.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Ralph Norman
Republican Representative
South Carolina
Armed Services Committee
Armed Forces and National Security
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Conflicts and warsMilitary personnel and dependentsSouth AsiaVietnam