Sergeant First Class Jorge Otero Barreto Medal of Honor Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Jul 6, 2026
What it does
The 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, overriding standard time limits for such awards. It recognizes his extraordinary service, including five combat tours, over 200 missions, and 38 military decorations, culminating in his heroic actions on May 1, 1968, during Operation Carentan II near Huế. The bill affects the legacy of Sergeant First Class Otero Barreto, a Puerto Rican veteran who died in 2024, and seeks to honor his lifelong dedication to military service and veteran advocacy. If enacted, it would allow the highest military decoration to be awarded to him…
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