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.

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Summary

This act authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr. for his acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War from March 31 through April 3, 1967, for which he was previously awarded the Silver Star.

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How it has moved

1. March 26, 2026Became Private Law No: 119-1.
2. March 26, 2026Became Private Law No: 119-1.
3. March 26, 2026Signed by President.
4. March 26, 2026Signed by President.
5. March 24, 2026Presented to President.
6. March 24, 2026Presented to President.
7. March 4, 2026Message on Senate action sent to the House.
8. March 3, 2026Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767)
9. March 3, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
10. February 4, 2026Received in the Senate, read twice.
11. February 3, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12. February 3, 2026On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)

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