H.R. 7194 · Where this bill is now
Became law
Private Law 119-2, Mar 26, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryAuthorizes Medal of Honor for Army soldier
This bill would allow the President to give the Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery, an Army member who performed acts of valor while serving in Afghanistan in 2012. He had previously received the Silver Star for these same actions.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial bill that honors a specific individual's military service. Most people won't experience a direct change in their daily lives, but it recognizes an act of military valor through the nation's highest military honor.
Read the official summary (Passed Senate, Mar 3, 2026)
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.
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.
2nd SessionH. R. 7194
AN ACT
Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act
Sponsor: Rep. James R. Baird (R-IN-4) · Introduced Jan 21, 2026 · 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: 119-2.”