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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.

H.R. 7211 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 7211119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 01/22/2026REP. GRIFFITHR-VA · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: DW-NOMINATE +0.51 (Sponsor Ranking)RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY

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

SponsorRep. Griffith, H. Morgan (R-VA) (Introduced 01/22/2026)
Sponsor Voting RecordRight · DW-NOMINATE +0.51 · 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

CommitteesSenate - Armed Services Committee; Senate - Armed Services Committee; House - Armed Services Committee; House - Armed Services Committee
Latest Action03/26/2026 Became Public Law No: 119-81.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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Public Law: Public Law 119-81

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Summary (1)

Passed Senate (03/03/2026)

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.

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 7211 EH: 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. 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. I 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7211

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT 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.

1.Authorization for award of Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley 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 John W. Ripley 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 John W. Ripley, as a member of the Marine Corps, on April 2, 1972, during the Vietnam War, for which he was previously awarded the Navy Cross. Passed the House of Representatives February 3, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Enrolled Bill (ENR)

HR 7211 ENR: 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. 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. I One Hundred Nineteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Saturday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-six H. R. 7211 AN ACT 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.

1.Authorization for award of Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley 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 John W. Ripley 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 John W. Ripley, as a member of the Marine Corps, on April 2, 1972, during the Vietnam War, for which he was previously awarded the Navy Cross. Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 7211 IH: 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. U.S. House of Representatives 2026-01-22 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. I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7211IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 22, 2026Mr. Griffith introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed ServicesA BILLTo 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.1.Authorization for award of Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley 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 John W. Ripley 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 John W. Ripley, as a member of the Marine Corps, on April 2, 1972, during the Vietnam War, for which he was previously awarded the Navy Cross.

Referred in Senate (RFS)

119 HR 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. 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. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7211IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 4, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed ServicesAN ACTTo 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.

1.Authorization for award of Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley 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 John W. Ripley 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 John W. Ripley, as a member of the Marine Corps, on April 2, 1972, during the Vietnam War, for which he was previously awarded the Navy Cross.Passed the House of Representatives February 3, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

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All Actions (22)

DateChamberAll Actions
01/22/2026Library of CongressIntroduced in House
01/22/2026Library of CongressIntroduced in House
01/22/2026House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
02/03/2026House floor actionsMr. Bacon asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
02/03/2026House floor actionsConsidered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1967)
02/03/2026Library of CongressCommittee on Armed Services discharged.
02/03/2026House floor actionsCommittee on Armed Services discharged.
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 and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
03/03/2026Library of CongressSenate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
03/03/2026SenateSenate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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 Public Law No: 119-81.
03/26/2026Library of CongressBecame Public Law No: 119-81.

Titles (3)

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

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (0)

There are no cosponsors of this bill.

Committees (4)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Armed Services Committee03/03/2026 Discharged From
Senate - Armed Services Committee02/04/2026 Referred To
House - Armed Services Committee02/03/2026 Discharged From
House - Armed Services Committee01/22/2026 Referred To

Related Bills (0)

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Subjects (4)

Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

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