This bill authorizes the President to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Sergeant First Class Jorge Otero Barreto for his exceptional acts of valor during the Vietnam War. Barreto, a native of Puerto Rico, served five consecutive voluntary tours in Vietnam from 1959 to 1970, distinguishing himself as the first Puerto Rican graduate of the Army Air Assault School. Throughout his service, he participated in over 200 combat and aerial missions, earning 38 military decorations, including two Silver Stars, five Bronze Star Medals with V Device, and five Purple Hearts. Notably, on May 1, 1968, during Operation Carentan II, he single-handedly neutralized a fortified enemy machine gun emplacement and led his squad in clearing three additional bunkers, saving the lives of his fellow soldiers. The legislation specifically waives any time limitations that would otherwise prevent this award, acknowledging his extraordinary heroism, gallantry, and selflessness. Sergeant First Class Barreto, who passed away in 2024, also dedicated decades to helping fellow veterans as a counselor, leaving an enduring legacy of service.