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Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act

USA119th CongressHR-7194| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2026
James R. Baird

James R. Baird

Republican Representative

Indiana

Armed Services Committee, Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Kareem N. Dockery for his exceptional acts of valor. These actions occurred as an Infantry Rifle Platoon Leader in the Army during an ambush in Kapisa Province, Afghanistan, on October 2, 2012. During intense combat, Dockery rallied his forces, defended his soldiers, and engaged numerous Taliban fighters. His heroic actions included assaulting enemy positions, shielding a soldier from a grenade, and performing CPR to save a wounded comrade's life. He also exposed himself to enemy fire to mark positions for air support for friendly forces. The bill specifically waives any statutory time limitations to ensure this prestigious award can be bestowed, acknowledging his heroism that previously earned him the Silver Star.

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Timeline
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 21, 2026
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.
Feb 3, 2026
On passage Passed without objection. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1968)
Feb 3, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1968)
Feb 3, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 3, 2026
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Feb 4, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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 3, 2026
Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 4, 2026
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • January 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 21, 2026
    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.


  • February 3, 2026
    On passage Passed without objection. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1968)


  • February 3, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1968)


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


  • February 3, 2026
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • February 4, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.


  • 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 3, 2026
    Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.


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

Armed Forces and National Security

AfghanistanAsiaConflicts and warsMilitary personnel and dependents

Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act

USA119th CongressHR-7194| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2026
This bill seeks to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Kareem N. Dockery for his exceptional acts of valor. These actions occurred as an Infantry Rifle Platoon Leader in the Army during an ambush in Kapisa Province, Afghanistan, on October 2, 2012. During intense combat, Dockery rallied his forces, defended his soldiers, and engaged numerous Taliban fighters. His heroic actions included assaulting enemy positions, shielding a soldier from a grenade, and performing CPR to save a wounded comrade's life. He also exposed himself to enemy fire to mark positions for air support for friendly forces. The bill specifically waives any statutory time limitations to ensure this prestigious award can be bestowed, acknowledging his heroism that previously earned him the Silver Star.

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4 versions available

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Timeline
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 21, 2026
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.
Feb 3, 2026
On passage Passed without objection. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1968)
Feb 3, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1968)
Feb 3, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 3, 2026
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Feb 4, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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 3, 2026
Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 4, 2026
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • January 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 21, 2026
    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.


  • February 3, 2026
    On passage Passed without objection. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1968)


  • February 3, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1968)


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


  • February 3, 2026
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • February 4, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.


  • 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 3, 2026
    Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.


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

James R. Baird

Republican Representative

Indiana

Armed Services Committee, Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfghanistanAsiaConflicts and warsMilitary personnel and dependents