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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.

H.R. 3377 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 3377119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 05/13/2025REP. NORMANR-SC · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: DW-NOMINATE +0.85 (Sponsor Ranking)RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY

1 member · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Norman, Ralph (R-SC) (Introduced 05/13/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordRight · DW-NOMINATE +0.85 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 1 member signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesHouse - Armed Services Committee; House - Armed Services Committee
Latest Action03/26/2026 Became Private Law No: 119-1.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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Public Law: Private Law 119-1

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Summary (1)

Public Law (03/26/2026)

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.

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 3377 EH: 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. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. V 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 3377

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT 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.

1.Authorization for award of Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War (a)AuthorizationNotwithstanding the time limitations specified in sections 8298(a) and 8300 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 8291 of such title, to James Capers, Jr., for the acts of valor described in subsection (b). (b)Acts of valor describedThe acts of valor described in this subsection are the actions of James Capers, Jr., as a member of the Marine Corps, during the period of March 31 through April 3, 1967, during the Vietnam War, for which he was previously awarded the Silver Star. Passed the House of Representatives February 3, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Enrolled Bill (ENR)

HR 3377 ENR: 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. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. V One Hundred Nineteenth Congress of the United States of AmericaAt the Second SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Saturday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-six H. R. 3377 AN ACT 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.

1.Authorization for award of Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War (a)AuthorizationNotwithstanding the time limitations specified in sections 8298(a) and 8300 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 8291 of such title, to James Capers, Jr., for the acts of valor described in subsection (b). (b)Acts of valor describedThe acts of valor described in this subsection are the actions of James Capers, Jr., as a member of the Marine Corps, during the period of March 31 through April 3, 1967, during the Vietnam War, for which he was previously awarded the Silver Star. Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 3377 IH: 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. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-05-13 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. V119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3377IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 13, 2025Mr. Norman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed ServicesA BILLTo 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.1.Authorization for award of Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War(a)AuthorizationNotwithstanding the time limitations specified in sections 8298(a) and 8300 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 8291 of such title, to James Capers, Jr., for the acts of valor described in subsection (b).(b)Acts of valor describedThe acts of valor described in this subsection are the actions of James Capers, Jr., as a member of the Marine Corps, during the period of March 31 through April 3, 1967, during the Vietnam War, for which he was previously awarded the Silver Star.

RDS (RDS)

119 HR 3377 : 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. U.S. House of Representatives 2026-02-04 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 3377IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 4, 2026ReceivedAN ACTTo 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.1.Authorization for award of Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War(a)AuthorizationNotwithstanding the time limitations specified in sections 8298(a) and 8300 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 8291 of such title, to James Capers, Jr., for the acts of valor described in subsection (b).(b)Acts of valor describedThe acts of valor described in this subsection are the actions of James Capers, Jr., as a member of the Marine Corps, during the period of March 31 through April 3, 1967, during the Vietnam War, for which he was previously awarded the Silver Star.Passed the House of Representatives February 3, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

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All Actions (20)

DateChamberAll Actions
05/13/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
05/13/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
05/13/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
02/03/2026House floor actionsMr. Bacon asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
02/03/2026Library of CongressCommittee on Armed Services discharged.
02/03/2026House floor actionsCommittee on Armed Services discharged.
02/03/2026House floor actionsConsidered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1967)
02/03/2026Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)
02/03/2026House floor actionsOn passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)
02/03/2026House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
02/04/2026SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.
03/03/2026Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
03/03/2026SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767)
03/04/2026SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
03/24/2026Library of CongressPresented to President.
03/24/2026House floor actionsPresented to President.
03/26/2026Library of CongressSigned by President.
03/26/2026Library of CongressSigned by President.
03/26/2026Library of CongressBecame Private Law No: 119-1.
03/26/2026Library of CongressBecame Private Law No: 119-1.

Titles (3)

Title TypeTitle
Display TitleTo 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 Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo 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 IntroducedTo 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.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (0)

There are no cosponsors of this bill.

Committees (2)

CommitteeActivity
House - Armed Services Committee02/03/2026 Discharged From
House - Armed Services Committee05/13/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (1)

Subjects (4)

Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

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