Federal · 119th Congress
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.
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
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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Other titles
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.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Legislative history13
Mar 26, 2026
PresidentBecame Private Law No: 119-1.
Mar 26, 2026
PresidentSigned by President.
Mar 24, 2026
House · FloorPresented to President.
Mar 4, 2026
Senate · FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 3, 2026
Senate · FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767)
Feb 4, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.
Feb 3, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 3, 2026
House · FloorOn passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)
Feb 3, 2026
House · FloorConsidered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1967)
Feb 3, 2026
HouseCommittee on Armed Services discharged.
Feb 3, 2026
House · FloorMr. Bacon asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
May 13, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Documents6
Texts
Private Law 119-1LatestPrivate LawU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 26, 2026The final text sent to the PresidentEnrolled BillU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 5, 2026As received in the Senate from the HouseReceived in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeFeb 4, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeFeb 3, 2026As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMay 13, 2025