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HB7211Introduced in the House

To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for acts of valor during the Vietnam War, and for other purposes.

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Introduced by Morgan Griffith, District VA-9

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Official description

To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for acts of valor during the Vietnam War, and for other purposes.

Where it stands

Became Public Law No: 119-81.

March 26, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

  3. Committee on Armed Services discharged.

  4. Mr. Bacon asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

  5. Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1967)

  6. On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)

  7. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

  9. Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767)

  11. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  12. Presented to President.

  13. Signed by President.

  14. Became Public Law No: 119-81.

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