HR3377
Signed into law
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.
- Federal
- House
- Introduced May 13, 2025
- Session 119
Bill Text
Version ENRNotwithstanding the time limitations specified in sections 8298(a) and 8300 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President is authorized to award the Medal of Honor, under section 8291 of such title, to James Capers, Jr., for the acts of valor described in subsection (b).
The acts of valor described in this subsection are the actions of James Capers, Jr., as a member of the Marine Corps, during the period of March 31 through April 3, 1967, during the Vietnam War, for which he was previously awarded the Silver Star.
The acts of valor described in this subsection are the actions of James Capers, Jr., as a member of the Marine Corps, during the period of March 31 through April 3, 1967, during the Vietnam War, for which he was previously awarded the Silver Star.
Legislative Timeline
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Signed by President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Private Law No: 119-1.
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Became Private Law No: 119-1.
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Presented to President.
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Presented to President.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767)
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Received in the Senate, read twice.
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Mr. Bacon asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
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Committee on Armed Services discharged.
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Committee on Armed Services discharged.
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Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1967)
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Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)
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On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.