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Darrell Issa (R-CA)

Sergeant Rafael Peralta Medal of Honor Authorization Act

H.R. 8973 · House bill Armed Forces and National Security

A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the Sergeant Rafael Peralta Medal of Honor Authorization Act, seeks to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Rafael Peralta. The legislation notes that during Operation Iraqi Freedom on November 15, 2004, Sergeant Peralta was mortally wounded while leading Marines during a house-clearing operation in Fallujah. According to the bill, he intentionally pulled an enemy grenade beneath his body to shield fellow Marines from the blast. This act is described as conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty. The Act allows for this award notwithstanding existing time limitations in the United States Code.

Yes

  • Scored +5

    Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?

    The bill honors the valor of Sergeant Rafael Peralta, a Hispanic service member.

  • Scored +5

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

    The bill honors the sacrifice of a fallen Marine and addresses the obligation to recognize extraordinary heroism.

  • Scored +5

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

    The bill provides posthumous recognition and the highest military honor to a fallen service member.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.