H.R. 7194 · Signed into law · Armed Forces and National Security

Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act

Sponsor: James R. Baird (R-IN)

What it does

• Authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery for acts of valor on October 2, 2012, while serving in Afghanistan.
• Recognizes prior Silver Star award and upgrades recognition to Medal of Honor based on the same combat action.

Official summary

Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery (formerly known as Kareem N. Dockery), for his acts of valor on October 2, 2012, as a member of the Army while serving in Afghanistan, for which he was previously awarded the Silver Star.

Latest action

Mar 26, 2026: Became Private Law No: 119-2.

Committee: Senate Armed Services