Robert Lodge Medal of Honor Act
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Robert Lodge for his actions during the Vietnam War. Specifically, it recognizes his valor as a member of the Air Force on May 10, 1972. The bill bypasses typical time limitations for awarding the Medal of Honor, allowing recognition for his service decades after the event. It focuses solely on honoring a single individual’s bravery.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor.
- Specifies the recipient as Robert Lodge.
- Details the service period as the Vietnam War.
- Identifies the specific date of valor as May 10, 1972.
- Waives time limitations for awarding the Medal of Honor.
Who is affected
- Robert Lodge
- The Air Force
- Veterans of the Vietnam War
- The United States Government
Notable changes
- Bypasses standard time limitations for awarding the Medal of Honor.
- Provides a retroactive Medal of Honor for a specific act of valor.
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