H.R. 7211119th CongressHouse Bill

Authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W.

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.

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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.

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Introduced Jan 22, 2026Last action Mar 26, 2026
Introduced in HouseJan 22, 2026
Passed HouseFeb 3, 2026
Passed SenateMar 3, 2026
Signed into LawMar 26, 2026

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H Griffith

H Griffith

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U.S. Representative · VA-9

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