H.R. 7211 — 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. — Project Euthyna
The public record · 119th Congress
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.
This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for his acts of valor on April 2, 1972, as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, for which he was previously awarded the Navy Cross.
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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.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Legislative history
H.R. 7211·House·Bill·Armed Forces and National Security
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Feb 3, 2026
House · FloorMr. Bacon asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Feb 3, 2026
House · FloorConsidered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1967)
Feb 3, 2026
HouseCommittee on Armed Services discharged.
Feb 3, 2026
House · FloorOn passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)
Feb 3, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 4, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Mar 3, 2026
SenateSenate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 3, 2026
Senate · FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767)
Mar 4, 2026
Senate · FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 24, 2026
House · FloorPresented to President.
Mar 26, 2026
PresidentSigned by President.
Mar 26, 2026
PresidentBecame Public Law No: 119-81.
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