HR 587
118th Congress
House
Private Legislation
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.
Introduced: January 26, 2023
Introduced by:
Norman, Ralph
Republican
· South Carolina
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 26, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jan 26, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr. for his acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War from March 31 through April 3, 1967, for which he was previously awarded the Silver Star.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Committees of jurisdiction
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