United States 119th Congress ✓ Enacted · P.L. 119-2 1 R cosponsors

HR 7194 — Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act

Last action — Became Private Law No: 119-2.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 21, 2026. Enacted.

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  • 1 sponsor

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In plain language

HR 7194 aims to streamline defense funding processes.

This bill seeks to improve how defense funds are allocated and managed. By enhancing transparency and efficiency, it aims to better support military operations.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

23 added · 32 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of the bill HR 7194 includes the addition of a note mentioning "Private Law 119-2" and a new effective date of March 26, 2026. These changes clarify the law under which the Medal of Honor is being awarded and establish a specific approval date for the act. This provides clearer context regarding the legal framework and timeline for the Medal of Honor award to Nicholas Dockery.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S.
[119th Congress Private Law 2] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [H.R.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 1]] Private Law 119-2 119th Congress An Act To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery for acts of valor as a member of the Army while serving in Afghanistan.
7194 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
<<NOTE:
R.
Mar.
7194 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 4, 2026 Received;
26, 2026 - [H.R.
read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery for acts of valor as a member of the Army while serving in Afghanistan.
7194]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act.>> SECTION 1.
(a) Authorization.--Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 7274 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President is authorized to award the Medal of Honor, under section 7271 of such title, to Nicholas Dockery, formerly known as Kareem N.
(a) <<NOTE:
Kareem N.
Dockery.>> Authorization.--Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 7274 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President is authorized to award the Medal of Honor, under section 7271 of such title, to Nicholas Dockery, formerly known as Kareem N.
(b) Acts of Valor Described.--The acts of valor described in section 2 of this Act are the actions of Nicholas Dockery, as a member of the Army, on October 2, 2012, while serving in Afghanistan, for which he was previously awarded the Silver Star.
(b) Acts of Valor Described.--The acts of valor described in section of this Act are the actions of Nicholas Dockery, as a member of the Army, on October 2, 2012, while serving in Afghanistan, for which he was previously awarded the Silver Star.
Passed the House of Representatives February 3, 2026.
Approved March 26, 2026.
Attest:
KEVIN F.
MCCUMBER, Clerk.
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Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

  4. Mr. Bacon asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

  5. Committee on Armed Services discharged.

  6. Committee on Armed Services discharged.

  7. Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1967)

  8. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1968)

  9. On passage Passed without objection. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1968)

  10. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  11. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  12. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

  13. Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  14. Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  15. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  16. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767)

  17. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Presented to President.

  19. Presented to President.

  20. Signed by President.

  21. Signed by President.

  22. Became Private Law No: 119-2.

  23. Became Private Law No: 119-2.

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Who sponsors HR 7194?
HR 7194 is sponsored by Baird, James R. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 7194?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 21, 2026. Enacted.
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