House Bill 7211
119th Congress(2025-2026)
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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Passed House on Feb 3, 2026
Bill Intelligence
The bill authorizes the award of the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for his acts of valor as a Marine Corps member during the Vietnam War. It allows the President to bestow the Medal of Honor on John W. Ripley, despite the time limitations specified in the United States Code, for his valorous actions on April 2, 1972, for which he was previously awarded the Navy Cross. This bill will impact the recognition of John W. Ripley for his exceptional bravery during the Vietnam War.
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Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
7211
Congress
119
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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February 4, 2026
February 3, 2026
January 22, 2026
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02/04/2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
02/03/2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
02/03/2026
On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)
02/03/2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)
02/03/2026
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
02/03/2026
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1967)
02/03/2026
Mr. Bacon asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
01/22/2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
01/22/2026
Introduced in House
Public Record
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Feb 10, 2026 11:13:38 PM