Bill · H.R. 9106· House(119-HR-9106)
Robert Lodge Medal of Honor Act
- Introduced
- 6/2/2026
- Last activity
- 6/2/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- August Pfluger
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Robert Lodge Medal of Honor Act," seeks to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Robert Lodge. It specifically addresses his acts of valor while serving as a member of the Air Force during the Vietnam War. The legislation provides authorization despite any existing time limitations regarding the awarding of certain medals. The specific actions occurred on May 10, 1972.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8
The legislation positively recognizes military service and valor by authorizing the Medal of Honor for a Vietnam War veteran.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+8
The bill honors a service member by authorizing the Medal of Honor for acts of valor during the Vietnam War.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Valor: The bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Robert Lodge for his actions on May 10, 1972, during the Vietnam War (Section 2, subsection b). This provides official recognition for his service and bravery in the Air Force.
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Overcoming Time Barriers: The act allows for the award notwithstanding any time limitations specified in title 10 of the United States Code (Section 2, subsection a). This ensures that the specific acts of valor described can be recognized regardless of how much time has passed.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in 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+8
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+8
- 9/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Stephanie BiceRepublican · Oklahoma
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
James BairdRepublican · Indiana
Sheri BiggsRepublican · South Carolina
Jeff CrankRepublican · Colorado
Jake EllzeyRepublican · Texas
Charles FleischmannRepublican · Tennessee
Darrell IssaRepublican · California
Dan NewhouseRepublican · Washington