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To authorize the President to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Sergeant First Class Jorge Otero Barret for acts of valor as a member of the Army during the Vietnam War.

USA119th CongressHR-9595| House 
| Updated: 7/6/2026
Pablo Jose Hernández

Pablo Jose Hernández

Democratic Representative

Puerto Rico

Cosponsors (1)
Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Timeline
Jul 6, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 6, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • July 6, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 6, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

To authorize the President to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Sergeant First Class Jorge Otero Barret for acts of valor as a member of the Army during the Vietnam War.

USA119th CongressHR-9595| House 
| Updated: 7/6/2026
Timeline
Jul 6, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 6, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • July 6, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 6, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Pablo Jose Hernández

Pablo Jose Hernández

Democratic Representative

Puerto Rico

Cosponsors (1)
Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted