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US SB3781

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lindsey Graham

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr. for acts of valor during his service in the Marine Corps in the Vietnam War

  • Waives the statutory time limitations in 10 U.S.C. sections 8298(a) and 8300 that would otherwise prevent the award

  • Recognizes specific acts of valor performed during the period of March 31 through April 3, 1967

  • Capers previously received the Silver Star for the same actions that would now be upgraded to the Medal of Honor

Legislative Description

A bill 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

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Armed Services2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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