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US HB4580
Bill
Status
7/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Salud Carbajal
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to retired Colonel Philip J. Conran for heroism during a rescue mission in Laos on October 6, 1969, upgrading his previously awarded Air Force Cross
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Major Conran, commanding a CH-3E helicopter with the 21st Special Operations Squadron, continued a rescue operation despite his aircraft being hit by intense hostile ground fire, landing near downed crewmen
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After crash-landing, Conran defended the site for six hours against overwhelming enemy forces, repeatedly exposing himself to automatic weapons fire to extract essential equipment, while concealing a severe leg wound
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His actions enabled two helicopter crews and 44 friendly troops to survive until rescue
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Waives statutory time limitations under 10 U.S.C. § 9274 that would otherwise bar this late Medal of Honor award
Legislative Description
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to retired Colonel Philip J. Conran for acts of valor in Laos as a member of the Air Force during the Vietnam War.
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
7/21/2025