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US HB5293
Bill
Status
9/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Bresnahan
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Retired Colonel Robert J. Graham for actions on May 1, 1966, during Operation Birmingham in the Vietnam War
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Waives the statutory time limitations under 10 U.S.C. § 8298 that would otherwise prevent awarding the Medal of Honor for actions occurring decades ago
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Recognizes Graham's actions flying an F-100 Super Sabre from Bien Hoa Air Base despite monsoon conditions and continuing combat operations after his aircraft sustained severe damage to fuel boost pumps
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Credits Graham with making more than 15 attack passes, destroying 8 North Vietnamese anti-aircraft artillery positions, neutralizing over 1,500 enemy troops, and saving hundreds of American lives at an army base under attack by 4,000+ North Vietnamese forces
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Graham previously received the Silver Star for these actions, served 4 tours in Vietnam with over 500 combat missions, and served 26 years as an Air Force fighter pilot after enlisting in 1953
Legislative Description
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Ret. Col. Robert J. Graham for acts of valor while 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.
9/10/2025