Kareem N. Dockery Medal of Honor Act
Description
Authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery for acts of valor while serving in the Army in Afghanistan.
Summary
What it does
This law authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery, formerly known as Kareem N. Dockery, for his acts of valor on October 2, 2012. Dockery performed these actions while serving in the Army in Afghanistan, for which he had previously received the Silver Star.
Who is affected
This bill specifically affects Nicholas Dockery (formerly known as Kareem N. Dockery), a former member of the Army and Silver Star recipient. It also grants the President of the United States the specific authority required to award the Medal of Honor to this individual for acts of valor performed in Afghanistan.
Key provisions
- Authorization of the Medal of Honor for Nicholas Dockery. The bill grants the President the authority to award the Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery (formerly Kareem N. Dockery) for distinguished acts of valor.
- Recognition of military service in Afghanistan. The award recognizes Dockery's actions on October 2, 2012, while serving as a member of the Army in Afghanistan, for which he previously received the Silver Star.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
Not applicable: Official Summary does not address effective dates
Relationship to existing law
The bill modifies the existing recognition of Nicholas Dockery's service by authorizing the President to upgrade his previously awarded Silver Star to the Medal of Honor for his acts of valor on October 2, 2012.
Stated purpose
The bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery for his acts of valor on October 2, 2012, while serving in the Army in Afghanistan.