HR 8973
Sergeant Rafael Peralta Medal of Honor Authorization Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 16, 2026, 8:52 PM
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Rafael Peralta, a United States Marine Corps member who distinguished himself during combat operations in Fallujah, Iraq, in 2004. The bill recognizes Sergeant Peralta’s selfless act of shielding his fellow Marines from a grenade blast while he was mortally wounded. It aims to remove any administrative barriers that might prevent the award of this prestigious honor, ensuring his extraordinary heroism is formally recognized.
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