HR 7211·Federal·house
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.
Signed into LawFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9] (R)
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 119-81.
Mar 26, 2026
Summary
The bill authorizes the President to grant the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for his actions on April 2, 1972, during the Vietnam War. It overrides existing time limits for such awards. The measure formally recognizes Ripley's valor at the highest level.
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