H.R. 7211 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-81
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.
1 section in the law, all of them in the bill as introduced.
Signed March 26, 2026 · Introduced January 22, 2026 in the House
Sponsor: Rep. H. Griffith (R-VA-9)
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Official title
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.
Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as passed senate
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.
The official summary was written for the bill as passed Senate (March 3, 2026).
How it became law
- IntroducedJan 22
- CommitteeFeb 3
- House—
- SenateMar 3
- SignedMar 26
As introduced: 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.
Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (14)
Sponsor
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
- Text: Introduced in House
1 section
HouseCommittee on Armed Services discharged.
- Text: Engrossed in House
1 section, no changes
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Text: Referred in Senate
1 section, no changes
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767)
SenateSenate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
1 section, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-81.
Signed by President.
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Sponsor
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
- Text: Introduced in House
1 section
HouseOn passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1967)
HouseCommittee on Armed Services discharged.
HouseConsidered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1967)
HouseMr. Bacon asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
- Text: Engrossed in House
1 section, no changes
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Text: Referred in Senate
1 section, no changes
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767)
SenateSenate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
1 section, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-81.
Signed by President.
Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 0 cosponsors.
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- Sec. 1Authorization for award of Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War
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