June 2, 2026
Mr. Pfluger (for himself, Mr. Issa, and Mr. Ellzey) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Robert Lodge for acts of valor as a member of the Air Force during the Vietnam War.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Robert Lodge Medal of Honor Act
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Sec. 2. Authorization for award of Medal of Honor to Robert Lodge for acts of valor as a member of the Air Force during the Vietnam War
(a) Authorization
Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 9274 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President is authorized to award the Medal of Honor, under section 9271 of such title, to Robert Lodge for the acts of valor described in subsection (b).
(b) Acts of valor described
The acts of valor described in this subsection are the actions of Robert Lodge as a member of the Air Force on May 10, 1972, during the Vietnam War.