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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

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 117-7761
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-587
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.
May 13, 2025
Introduced in House
May 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Feb 3, 2026
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Feb 3, 2026
Mr. Bacon asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Feb 3, 2026
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1967)
Feb 3, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)
Feb 3, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
Feb 3, 2026
On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)
Feb 3, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 4, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3781
Introduced in Senate
Feb 4, 2026
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Feb 4, 2026
Received in the Senate.
Mar 3, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 3, 2026
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767)
Mar 4, 2026
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7761
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-587
    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.


  • May 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.


  • February 3, 2026
    Committee on Armed Services discharged.


  • February 3, 2026
    Mr. Bacon asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.


  • February 3, 2026
    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1967)


  • February 3, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)


  • February 3, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.


  • February 3, 2026
    On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)


  • February 3, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 4, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3781
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 4, 2026
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • February 4, 2026
    Received in the Senate.


  • March 3, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • March 3, 2026
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767)


  • March 4, 2026
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Armed Forces and National Security

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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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7761
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-587
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.
May 13, 2025
Introduced in House
May 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Feb 3, 2026
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Feb 3, 2026
Mr. Bacon asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Feb 3, 2026
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1967)
Feb 3, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)
Feb 3, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
Feb 3, 2026
On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)
Feb 3, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 4, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3781
Introduced in Senate
Feb 4, 2026
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Feb 4, 2026
Received in the Senate.
Mar 3, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 3, 2026
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767)
Mar 4, 2026
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7761
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-587
    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.


  • May 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.


  • February 3, 2026
    Committee on Armed Services discharged.


  • February 3, 2026
    Mr. Bacon asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.


  • February 3, 2026
    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1967)


  • February 3, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)


  • February 3, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.


  • February 3, 2026
    On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)


  • February 3, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 4, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3781
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 4, 2026
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • February 4, 2026
    Received in the Senate.


  • March 3, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • March 3, 2026
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767)


  • March 4, 2026
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Ralph Norman

Ralph Norman

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-3781: A bill 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
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Conflicts and warsMilitary personnel and dependentsSouth AsiaVietnam