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Congressman Norman's Bill to Award Major James Capers Jr. Medal of Honor Passes Senate

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WASHINGTON — Today, the United States Senate passed Congressman Ralph Norman’s (R-SC) legislation, H.R. 3377, authorizing the President to award Major James Capers Jr. the Medal of Honor for acts of valor while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. A native of Bishopville, South Carolina, Major Capers distinguished himself through repeated acts of…

Awarding Major James Capers for His Acts of Valor

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🚨Today is a proud day for South Carolina and for our entire nation. The United States Senate has passed my bill, H.R. 3377, authorizing the President to award Major James Capers Jr. the Medal of Honor for his acts of valor while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.  In the spring of 1967, while leading a Marine reconnaissance team near Phu Loc, Vietnam, Major…

FUND DHS!!

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This week, Democrats in Congress voted AGAINST funding the Department of Homeland Security, and these effects are far-reaching. First, thousands of critical public servants would go without pay. That includes the men and women of ICE, TSA, FEMA, CISA, Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. Coast Guard, and many others who work every day to keep our nation safe. When Washington fails to…

Congressman Norman Bill Passes the House, Moving Vietnam Veteran One Step Closer to Receiving Medal of Honor

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WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Ralph Norman’s (R-SC) bill, H.R. 3377, to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Major Capers distinguished himself through repeated acts of valor while under intense enemy fire. Despite sustaining severe…