A bill 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

# Summary of S. 3781 **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor—the United States' highest military decoration—to James Capers, Jr., a former Marine Corps member, in recognition of his acts of valor during the Vietnam War. Normally, such awards must be presented within a specific timeframe after the heroic action occurs, but this bill would allow an exception to that rule so Capers could receive the honor decades later. **Who It Affects:** James Capers, Jr. would be the direct beneficiary of this legislation.

The bill recognizes his service and bravery as a Marine during Vietnam, allowing him to receive official recognition that would typically have expired based on standard timelines for Medal of Honor presentations. **Current Status:** The bill (S. 3781) is currently pending in committee in the 119th Congress, having been sponsored by Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC). It has not yet advanced to a floor vote in the Senate.