118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 587 — 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.

“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.”

Private legislation

Introduced Jan 26, 2023

Last action Jan 26, 2023

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Referred

Jan 26, 2023

Armed Services

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Committee

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr. for his acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War from March 31 through April 3, 1967, for which he was previously awarded the Silver Star.

Provisions · 1 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Jan 26, 2023

Introduced in House

Jan 26, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.