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James Baird (R-IN)

Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act

H.R. 7194 · House bill Armed Forces and National Security

A Republican bill with no cosponsors

Last activity — Became Private Law No: 119-2.

Became law

Passed both chambers and was signed by the President, or became law without a signature.

Nothing more in Congress: it is law. When it takes effect depends on the dates written into it — some parts start at once, others a year or more later.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Passed House unanimous consent
  3. Passed Senate unanimous consent
  4. To President
  5. Became Law

No one's position on it was recorded: the House by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote), and the Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote).

What this bill would do

This Act, known as the "Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act," authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery. The authorization is specifically for his actions as a member of the Army while serving in Afghanistan on October 2, 2012. These acts of valor were previously recognized with the Silver Star. This Act allows the award despite any existing time limitations specified in title 10 of the United States Code.

Yes

  • Scored +10

    Would men be better off under this?

    The bill specifically honors the valor of a male service member.

  • Scored +10

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

    The bill authorizes a high-level honor for an Army veteran's actions.

  • Scored +10

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

    The bill provides significant recognition for a veteran's extraordinary acts of valor.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.