H.R. 3377 · Signed into law · Armed Forces and National Security

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.

Sponsor: Ralph Norman (R-SC)

What it does

• Authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr. for acts of valor during the Vietnam War.
• Recognize Capers's service in the Marine Corps from March 31 through April 3, 1967.
• Upgrade recognition from Silver Star to Medal of Honor for specified military actions.

Official summary

This act 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.

Latest action

Mar 26, 2026: Became Private Law No: 119-1.

Committee: House Armed Services