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H.R. 7211

Enacted

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.

Introduced 1/22/2026•119th Congress•House
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Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 119-81.

3/26/2026

Summary

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.

Passed Senate • 3/3/2026

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
AsiaConflicts and warsMilitary personnel and dependentsVietnam

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (1)

Sponsor

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Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]

Republican • VA-9

Sponsored 1/22/2026

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Enacted into Law

Public Law 119-81

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

January 22, 2026

Committee Review

February 3, 2026

Floor Debate

February 3, 2026

Passed Chamber

February 3, 2026

Other Chamber

March 4, 2026

President

March 24, 2026

Enacted into Law

March 26, 2026

Became Public Law No: 119-81.

Text Versions (5)

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Referred in Senate2/4/2026
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Engrossed in House2/3/2026
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Introduced in House1/22/2026
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Public Law3/26/2026
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Committees

Armed Services Committee

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Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusEnacted
Cosponsors0
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Sources and method

· Record updated Oct 30, 2026
  • Congress.govLibrary of Congress
    Status, actions, sponsors, cosponsors, committees and text
    Record updated Oct 30, 2026 · Loaded Oct 31, 2026, 9:39 PM ET
  • CRS bill summaryCongressional Research Service, via Congress.gov
    Official summary
    Summary of the “Passed Senate” version, Mar 3, 2026 · Loaded Oct 31, 2026, 9:39 PM ET
  • USAspending.govU.S. Department of the Treasury
    Related Federal Spending section
  • FEC filingsFederal Election Commission
    Funding & Lobbying section
  • Lobbying disclosures (LDA)Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House
    Funding & Lobbying section

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