H.R. 7194 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Kareem N. Dockery Medal of Honor Act
H.R. 7194 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026), the Kareem N. Dockery Medal of Honor Act, became law — introduced on Jan 21, 2026, sponsored by James R. Baird.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 21, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Private Law 119-2
What it does
Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery (formerly known as Kareem N. Dockery), for his acts of valor on October 2, 2012, as a member of the Army while serving in Afghanistan, for which he was previously awarded the Silver Star.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 21, 2026
- Passed the HouseFeb 3, 2026
- Passed the SenateMar 3, 2026
- Sent to the PresidentMar 24, 2026
- Became lawMar 26, 2026
Latest action: Became Private Law No: 119-2. (Mar 26, 2026)
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