This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Rafael Peralta of the Marine Corps for his actions during combat in Fallujah, Iraq on November 15, 2004. According to the legislation, Sergeant Peralta was mortally wounded during a house-clearing operation and, after being shot, pulled an enemy grenade beneath his body to shield fellow Marines from the blast. The bill waives the standard time limitations that normally apply to Medal of Honor nominations, which would have otherwise barred this award due to administrative delays since the incident occurred over 20 years ago. Congress determined that Sergeant Peralta's actions exemplified extraordinary heroism and sacrifice consistent with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps. The legislation was introduced in May 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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