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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 3861· Senate(119-SAMDT-3861)

S.Amdt. 3861

Rep. Kelly
Age: 62 years
Arizona
Introduced
9/10/2025
Sponsored by
Mark Kelly
Cosponsors
None
Changes bill
119-S-2296 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

SA 3861, submitted by Mr. Kelly, aims to add a new section (SEC. 586) to the bill.

The purpose of this amendment is to allow the President to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Edwin O'Hara.

  • The amendment waives any time limitations that would normally prevent the award from being given.
  • It recognizes O'Hara for acts of valor on September 27, 1942, while he was a member of the United States Naval Reserve.
  • The specific acts involve his service as a Merchant Marine engine cadet and midshipman aboard the S.S. Stephen Hopkins, where he was killed by enemy fire after helping sink the HSK Stier.