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H.R. 587

Referred to Committee

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.

Introduced 1/26/2023•118th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

1/26/2023 • House

Summary

This bill 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.

Introduced in House • 1/26/2023

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Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]

Republican • SC-5

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

January 26, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Introduced in House1/26/2023

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Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors0