HR 9595·Federal·house
Sergeant First Class Jorge Otero Barreto Medal of Honor Act
In CommitteeFiled Jul 6, 2026
Sponsor: Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jul 6, 2026
Summary
The bill would permit the President to confer the Medal of Honor on the late Sergeant First Class Jorge Otero Barret for his acts of valor during the Vietnam War. It formally recognizes his heroism and provides an official honor to his memory.
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