A bill 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
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Latest Action · February 4, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 3781 is a straightforward bill that authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., a former Marine Corps member, for his exceptional bravery during the Vietnam War between March 31 and April 3, 1967. The bill waives the normal time limits for awarding the Medal of Honor, which typically have strict deadlines for nominations and awards. Capers was previously recognized for his valor with the Silver Star, the military's third-highest combat decoration. The bill contains no funding requirements or specific implementation timeline beyond authorizing the President to make this award at his discretion. This legislation essentially clears the way for the nation's highest military honor to be bestowed on Capers for actions that occurred nearly 60 years ago.
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