Bill · S. 3781· Senate(119-S-3781)
A bill to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War
- Introduced
- 2/4/2026
- Last activity
- 2/4/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Lindsey Graham
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr. This recognition is for his acts of valor while serving as a member of the Marine Corps. The actions took place during the Vietnam War between March 31 and April 3, 1967. These specific actions were the ones for which he was previously awarded the Silver Star.
Yes
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill honors a veteran who is likely of senior age through the Medal of Honor.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill honors a specific Marine Corps veteran for his historical acts of valor.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill provides the highest level of military recognition to James Capers, Jr. for his past service.
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 James Capers, Jr., providing him with the highest recognition for his actions as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War (Section 1(a)).
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Overcoming Time Restrictions: The bill allows for this award notwithstanding any time limitations specified in title 10 of the United States Code, ensuring that the recognition can occur despite the passage of time (Section 1(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are 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 Seniors+5Good For Veterans+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 2/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in Senate
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Tim ScottRepublican · South Carolina