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.
Became Public Law No: 119-81.
- Introduced
- Jan 22, 2026
- Latest action
- Mar 26, 2026
- Sponsor
- Rep. H. Morgan Griffith [R-VA-9]
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Cosponsors
- 0
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.
Recent actions
- Mar 26, 2026 Became Public Law No: 119-81.
- Mar 26, 2026 Became Public Law No: 119-81.
- Mar 26, 2026 Signed by President.
- Mar 26, 2026 Signed by President.
- Mar 24, 2026 Presented to President.
- Mar 24, 2026 Presented to President.
- Mar 4, 2026 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Mar 3, 2026 Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767)
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.