To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for acts of valor during the Vietnam War, and for other purposes.

This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for his extraordinary acts of valor during the Vietnam War. It specifically waives statutory time limitations , as outlined in sections 8298(a) and 8300 of title 10, United States Code, to allow for this special recognition. The authorization is for Ripley's actions as a member of the Marine Corps on April 2, 1972. These specific acts of valor previously earned him the Navy Cross , and this legislation seeks to upgrade that recognition to the nation's highest military honor.