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HR7211Enacted into Law

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
In Committee
Passed One Chamber
Passed Both
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-22
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0
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

H. Morgan Griffith
H. Morgan Griffith
Republican · VA · Representative

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 119-81.

2026-03-26

Bill Summary

This house bill would authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for acts of valor during the Vietnam War. It has been signed into law by the President.

Floor Debate (2)

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Joni ErnstRIA2026-03-03

AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO AWARD THE MEDAL OF HONOR TO JOHN W. RIPLEY FOR ACTS OF VALOR DURING THE VIETNAM WAR Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S767] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO AWARD...

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Joni ErnstRIA2026-03-03

AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO AWARD THE MEDAL OF HONOR TO JOHN W. RIPLEY FOR ACTS OF VALOR DURING THE VIETNAM WAR Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S767] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO AWARD...

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Armed Forces and National Security
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