HR 7211 · 119th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

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.

Introduced 2026-01-22· Sponsored by Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 119-81.(2026-03-26)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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