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RepublicanBill · H.R. 5293· House(119-HR-5293)

To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Ret. Col. Robert J. Graham for acts of valor while as a member of the Air Force during the Vietnam War.

Rep. Bresnahan
Age: 36 years
Pennsylvania
Introduced
9/10/2025
Last activity
9/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsored by
Robert Bresnahan
Cosponsors
None
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Retired Colonel Robert J. Graham. The request is based on his actions as a Captain in the Air Force during Operation Birmingham in the Vietnam War on May 1, 1966. During this mission, he flew a damaged aircraft to provide air support during a heavy attack. His actions involved destroying enemy gun positions and neutralizing enemy troops. The bill provides a waiver for time limitations regarding the awarding of the medal.

Yes

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5

    The bill honors a veteran's combat actions through the awarding of the Medal of Honor.

  • Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5

    The bill authorizes the highest military honor for a retired Colonel, providing significant recognition for his service.

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3

    The bill provides prestigious recognition to a retired military officer of advanced age.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.