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.
Introduced January 22, 2026 · Last action March 26, 2026
Plain English Summary
This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to retired Marine Corps officer John W. Ripley for his combat actions on April 2, 1972, during the Vietnam War. The bill overrides federal time-limit restrictions that normally prevent medals from being awarded decades after the events occurred.
Who benefits
John W. Ripley, a retired Marine Corps officer, who receives the Medal of Honor—the highest military decoration in the United States—and the prestige, recognition, and potential monetary award associated with it.
Who pays / loses
No specific groups bear direct financial or programmatic costs. This is a ceremonial honor with no budgetary impact or effect on other individuals or groups.
Funding & Lobbying Interests
This bill has no financial stake for industries or lobbying groups. It is a singular honor for an individual veteran and does not create recurring entitlements, contracts, or regulatory benefits that would attract corporate or industry lobbying.
Sponsor
Vote Record
No recorded votes.
Campaign Finance — Primary Sponsor
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501(c)(4) disclosure: Contributions from 501(c)(4) "dark money" organizations are not required to be publicly disclosed and are not reflected in the figures above. Data sourced from FEC public disclosure filings.
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