HB8973Introduced in the House
Sergeant Rafael Peralta Medal of Honor Authorization Act
Introduced by Darrell Issa, District CA-48
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Rafael Peralta for acts of valor during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
May 21, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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