H.R. 3377 · Where this bill is now
Became law
Private Law 119-1, Mar 26, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryAuthorizes Medal of Honor for Marine Corps veteran
This bill gives the President the authority to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., a Marine Corps member who performed acts of valor during the Vietnam War in 1967. He was previously awarded the Silver Star for the same actions, and this bill would allow him to receive the nation's highest military honor instead.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial honor that recognizes military service and bravery. If you're not directly connected to James Capers, Jr. or the military community honoring his service, this change doesn't affect your daily life.
Read the official summary (Public Law, Mar 26, 2026)
This act authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr. for his acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War from March 31 through April 3, 1967, for which he was previously awarded the Silver Star.
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. 3377
AN ACT
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
Sponsor: Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC-5) · Introduced May 13, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security · 4 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 26, 2026: “Became Private Law No: 119-1.”
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 4 official versions.