Bills/H.R. 3377

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.

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.

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Plain Language Summary

# Summary of HR 3377 **What the Bill Does:** This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., a former Marine Corps member, for his acts of valor during the Vietnam War. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration in the United States, awarded for extraordinary bravery in combat. **Who It Affects:** The bill directly affects James Capers, Jr., and recognizes his military service during the Vietnam War era.

More broadly, it honors a Marine Corps veteran and acknowledges his exceptional service to the country. **Current Status:** The bill has passed both the House and Senate and is ready for presidential approval. Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) sponsored the legislation.

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March 4, 2026

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Conflicts and warsMilitary personnel and dependentsSouth AsiaVietnam

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Key Dates

Introduced
May 13, 2025
Last Updated
March 4, 2026
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