H.R. 8973 Introduced Armed Forces and National Security

Sergeant Rafael Peralta Medal of Honor Authorization Act

To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Rafael Peralta for acts of valor during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
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  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48] Introduced May 21, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 D) Latest action May 21, 2026

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  1. May 21, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  2. May 21, 2026 Introduced in House

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