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A bill to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War

USA119th CongressS-3781| Senate 
| Updated: 2/4/2026
Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Tim Scott (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill grants specific authority to the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., a former member of the Marine Corps, for his acts of valor during the Vietnam War. It explicitly waives the standard time limitations that would typically prevent such an award, as outlined in sections 8298(a) and 8300 of title 10, United States Code. The valorous actions for which this award is authorized occurred between March 31 and April 3, 1967 , during his service. For these same actions, James Capers, Jr., had previously been recognized with the Silver Star . This legislation aims to ensure he receives the highest military decoration for his distinguished service.
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Timeline
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 4, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Mar 4, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3377
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • February 4, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


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


  • March 4, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3377
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

A bill to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War

USA119th CongressS-3781| Senate 
| Updated: 2/4/2026
This bill grants specific authority to the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., a former member of the Marine Corps, for his acts of valor during the Vietnam War. It explicitly waives the standard time limitations that would typically prevent such an award, as outlined in sections 8298(a) and 8300 of title 10, United States Code. The valorous actions for which this award is authorized occurred between March 31 and April 3, 1967 , during his service. For these same actions, James Capers, Jr., had previously been recognized with the Silver Star . This legislation aims to ensure he receives the highest military decoration for his distinguished service.
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Timeline
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 4, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Mar 4, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3377
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • February 4, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


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


  • March 4, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3377
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Tim Scott (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

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