H.R. 9595119th CongressIntroduced Jul 6, 2026

Sergeant First Class Jorge Otero Barreto Medal of Honor Act

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Sponsor: Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large]
Committees: Armed Services Committee (primary)
Last action: Jul 6, 2026

Bottom line

This bill enables the posthumous recognition of Sergeant First Class Jorge Otero Barreto with the Medal of Honor for his distinguished service and acts of valor during the Vietnam War.

What it actually does

This bill authorizes the President to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Sergeant First Class Jorge Otero Barreto for his acts of valor during the Vietnam War. It specifically waives any existing time limitations that would otherwise prevent such an award, ensuring that his distinguished service and extraordinary heroism can be recognized with the nation's highest military honor.

Section 3

Authorization for Posthumous Award of Medal of Honor to Sergeant First Class Jorge Otero Barreto

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This section grants the President the authority to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Sergeant First Class Jorge Otero Barreto. Crucially, it overrides the standard time limitations specified in section 7274 of title 10, United States Code, and any other relevant statutes, which might otherwise prevent the award due to the passage of time since his service in the Vietnam War. This ensures that the President can proceed with the award based on Sergeant First Class Barreto's documented acts of valor.

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H.R. 9595119th CongressIntroduced Jul 6, 2026

Sergeant First Class Jorge Otero Barreto Medal of Honor Act

IntroducedNarrow

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Sponsor: Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large]
Committees: Armed Services Committee (primary)
Last action: Jul 6, 2026

Bottom line

This bill enables the posthumous recognition of Sergeant First Class Jorge Otero Barreto with the Medal of Honor for his distinguished service and acts of valor during the Vietnam War.

What it actually does

Section 3

Authorization for Posthumous Award of Medal of Honor to Sergeant First Class Jorge Otero Barreto

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