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.
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What This Bill Does
This bill gives the President permission to award the Medal of Honor (the highest military award) to James Capers, Jr. The bill overrides normal time limits that would normally prevent awarding this medal for actions that happened many years ago.
Who It Affects
James Capers, Jr., a former Marine Corps member, is directly affected by this bill.
Key Provisions
• The President is authorized to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr. for acts of valor (brave military actions) he performed as a member of the Marine Corps. (Sec. 1(a))
• The specific acts of valor being recognized are James Capers, Jr.'s actions during the period of March 31 through April 3, 1967, during the Vietnam War, for which he was previously awarded the Silver Star (a military decoration). (Sec. 1(b))
• The bill overrides time limitations specified in sections 8298(a) and 8300 of title 10, United States Code, and any other time limitation that would normally prevent awarding the Medal of Honor. (Sec. 1(a))
What Changes
If this becomes law, the President gains the legal authority to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr. for his military actions during March 31 through April 3, 1967, even though normal time limits would typically prevent such an award.
Important Definitions
Medal of Honor: The highest military decoration awarded by the United States government.
Effective Date
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