H.R. 1819 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Armed Services, Mar 3, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryAuthorizes Medal of Honor for Korean War pilot
This bill gives the President the authority to award the Medal of Honor to E. Royce Williams, a Navy lieutenant, for his actions during the Korean War on November 18, 1952. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration a person can receive for bravery in combat.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial recognition that doesn't directly change laws or policies affecting everyday Americans. It honors a military veteran's service and bravery from the Korean War era.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 3, 2025)
This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to E. Royce Williams for acts of valor committed on November 18, 1952, during the Korean War as a lieutenant in the Navy.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 1819
A BILL
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to E. Royce Williams for acts of valor during the Korean War.
Sponsor: Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA-48) · Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 3, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.”