Bill · H.R. 4580· House(119-HR-4580)
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to retired Colonel Philip J. Conran for acts of valor in Laos as a member of the Air Force during the Vietnam War.
- Introduced
- 7/21/2025
- Last activity
- 7/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Salud Carbajal
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to retired Colonel Philip J. Conran for his acts of valor in Laos during the Vietnam War. It acknowledges Conran's heroic actions as a Major in the Air Force when rescuing a downed helicopter crew in 1969. The bill waives any time limitations that might prevent the awarding of the Medal of Honor.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6
The legislation directly honors a Vietnam War veteran and validates the service of those who served in classified locations.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill honors a retired military member for his exceptional service during the Vietnam War, providing positive recognition for veterans.
Would retired people be better off under this?+3
The bill honors a retired military officer, providing a positive acknowledgment for military retirees.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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The bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to retired Colonel Philip J. Conran (Section 1(b)). This recognizes Conran's extraordinary heroism and service, which can be a source of inspiration and pride for veterans and the nation.
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The bill formally acknowledges the role of the United States in Laos during the Vietnam War (Section 1(a)(2)). This could provide a sense of validation and recognition for veterans who served in that area, as well as their families.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
This bill focuses on honoring a specific individual for their past service. Therefore, there are no readily apparent negative impacts for people that can be derived from the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+6Good For Retirees+3Good For Seniors+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 7/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in House