H.R. 10021119th CongressIntroduced Aug 3, 2026

To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Earl L. Nolte for acts of valor as a member of the Army during World War II.

IntroducedArmed Forces and National SecurityNarrow

Sponsor: Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
Committees: Armed Services Committee (primary)
Last action: Aug 3, 2026

Bottom line

This bill provides a specific authorization for the President to award the Medal of Honor to a World War II veteran, bypassing standard time limits for recognition.

What it actually does

This bill authorizes the President to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Earl L. Nolte for his acts of valor as a member of the Army during World War II. It specifically waives the time limitations that would typically apply to such an award, acknowledging that Nolte was previously awarded the Silver Star for these actions.

Section 1(a)

Authorization for Posthumous Medal of Honor to Earl L. Nolte

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This section grants the President the authority to award the Medal of Honor to Earl L. Nolte, overriding any existing time limitations specified in section 7274 of title 10, United States Code, or any other relevant statutes. The award is to be made for his valorous actions as a member of the Army during World War II, for which he previously received the Silver Star. This ensures that the President can proceed with the award despite the passage of time since the events occurred.

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H.R. 10021119th CongressIntroduced Aug 3, 2026

To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Earl L. Nolte for acts of valor as a member of the Army during World War II.

IntroducedArmed Forces and National SecurityNarrow

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Sponsor: Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
Committees: Armed Services Committee (primary)
Last action: Aug 3, 2026

Bottom line

This bill provides a specific authorization for the President to award the Medal of Honor to a World War II veteran, bypassing standard time limits for recognition.

What it actually does

Section 1(a)

Authorization for Posthumous Medal of Honor to Earl L. Nolte

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