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.
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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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...
Read full speech →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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