HR7211-119 · 119th Congress
Signed into Law
Signed Mar 26, 2026To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for acts of valor during th
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.
This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for his acts of valor on April 2, 1972, as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, for which he was previously awarded the Navy Cross.
VOTE BREAKDOWN
No recorded floor vote
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SPONSORS
H. Morgan Griffith
R-VA · Primary
SPONSOR FUNDING
Top industries funding Griffith
Health Services21%
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech14%
Electric Utilities7%
Telecommunications6%
Lawyers & Lobbyists6%
TRAIL AI
HR 7211 authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for acts of valor during combat operations. The bill was sponsored by Representative H. Morgan Griffith of Virginia and has been signed into law. Vote data for the measure is not yet available.
Based on public voting records. Does not imply causation.
TIMELINE
INTRODUCEDJan 22, 2026
PASSED SENATEMar 3, 2026
SIGNEDMar 26, 2026
DATA SOURCES
Bill data: Congress.gov · 117th–119th Congress (2021–present)
Vote records: House Clerk / Senate · 2021–present
Reflects public records. Does not imply causation.