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H.R. 9106·119th Congress·Introduced Jun 2, 2026

Robert Lodge Medal of Honor Act

IntroducedArmed Forces and National SecurityNarrow
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Sponsor
Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Committees
Armed Services Committee (primary)
Last action
Jun 2, 2026

Bottom line

This bill provides a specific waiver to allow the President to award the Medal of Honor to Robert Lodge for his service in the Vietnam War, overcoming statutory time limits.

What it actually does

This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Robert Lodge for specific acts of valor performed as a member of the Air Force during the Vietnam War on May 10, 1972. It explicitly waives any time limitations that would otherwise prevent such an award, including those specified in title 10, United States Code.

Section 2(a)

Authorization for Medal of Honor Award

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This section grants the President the authority to award the Medal of Honor to Robert Lodge. It explicitly overrides any existing time limits, such as those specified in section 9274 of title 10, United States Code, that might otherwise prevent the award for actions taken during the Vietnam War. This ensures that the President can proceed with the recognition despite the passage of time since the valorous acts.

Section 2(b)

Acts of Valor Described

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This subsection specifies that the acts of valor for which Robert Lodge is to be considered for the Medal of Honor occurred on May 10, 1972, during the Vietnam War, while he was serving as a member of the Air Force. This provides the specific context and timeframe for the actions being recognized.

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