To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Ret. Col. Robert J. Graham for acts of valor while as a member of the Air Force during the Vietnam War.

# Summary of HR 5293 **What the Bill Does:** This bill would authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to retired Colonel Robert J. Graham for acts of valor he performed while serving in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military decoration, awarded to service members who display exceptional courage and heroism in combat. **Who It Affects:** The bill directly affects Ret. Col.

Graham, who would receive official recognition and the Medal of Honor if the bill passes and the President approves the award. It also involves Congress, which must authorize the award, and reflects recognition of Vietnam-era military service more broadly. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill (HR 5293) remains in committee and has not advanced to a full vote in the House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Robert P. Bresnahan, a Republican from Pennsylvania's 8th district.