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.

House Bill

H.R. 3377

119th Congress

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.

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767)

Introduced:Mar 3, 2026

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Summary

This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., a Marine Corps veteran who performed acts of valor during the Vietnam War. The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military decoration for bravery in combat. This legislation provides a special authorization for this award, likely because the normal time limits for such recognition have passed.

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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767)

Introduced3/3/2026

StatusPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767)

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This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., a Marine Corps veteran who performed acts of valor during the Vietnam War. The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military decoration for bravery in combat. This legislation provides a special authorization for this award, likely because the normal time limits for such recognition have passed.

Bill Number: 3377
Introduced: 3/3/2026
Status: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767)

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Title: 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.
Bill Number: 3377
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767)
Introduced: 3/3/2026
Summary: This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., a Marine Corps veteran who performed acts of valor during the Vietnam War. The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military decoration for bravery in combat. This legislation provides a special authorization for

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., a Marine Corps veteran who performed acts of valor during the Vietnam War. The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military decoration for bravery in combat. This legislation provides a special authorization for this award, likely because the normal time limits for such recognition have passed.

Last updated: 3/5/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for his service in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
The Medal of Honor is the United States military's highest award for courage and bravery in combat.
This special authorization is necessary because standard procedures typically require Medal of Honor recommendations to be made within specific time limits after the acts of valor occurred.
The bill passed the Senate without any changes by unanimous consent, meaning no senators objected.
James Capers, Jr. performed acts of valor during the Vietnam War that are now being recognized through this legislation.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill directly affects James Capers, Jr., who would receive the Medal of Honor for his military service during the Vietnam War. It also impacts his family and recognizes his contributions to the nation. The bill sets a precedent for Congress to authorize military honors beyond normal time restrictions when warranted by exceptional circumstances.

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federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3377, 119th Congress (2026). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-3377

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