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H.R. 7211

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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.

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Became Law

Latest Action · March 26, 2026

Became Public Law No: 119-81.

Congress

119th (2025–2027)

Introduced

January 22, 2026

Sponsor

Rep. H. Morgan GriffithR

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None

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119th (2025–2027)

H.R. 7211

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.

https://www.congress.gov/119/plaws/publ81/PLAW-119publ81.htm

https://www.congress.gov/119/plaws/publ81/PLAW-119publ81.htm

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