H.R. 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.
H.R. 7211 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Jan 22, 2026, sponsored by H. Morgan Griffith.
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 22, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 119-81
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
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Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 22, 2026
- Passed the HouseFeb 3, 2026
- Passed the SenateMar 3, 2026
- Sent to the PresidentMar 24, 2026
- Became lawMar 26, 2026
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-81. (Mar 26, 2026)
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