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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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.
On passage Passed without objection. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1968)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1968)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767)
Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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.
On passage Passed without objection. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1968)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1968)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767)
Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Armed Forces and National Security
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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.