A concurrent resolution recommending the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Rafael Peralta.

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Introduced

19 March 2013

Last action

19 March 2013 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1955-1956)

Summary

Recognizes Sergeant Rafael Peralta, a Mexican-American who enlisted in the Marine Corps on the same day he received his permanent residence status, for his dedication to the Marine Corps and the United States and for upholding the highest standards of military service. Recognizes that his courage and selfless actions in combat saved the lives of his fellow Marines. Concurs with the Marine Corps and the Navy that his actions are in the spirit and tradition of the Medal of Honor. Maintains that eyewitness accounts confirm that Sergeant Peralta deliberately pulled a live grenade into his body in order to save his fellow Marines, and such accounts should be the leading and deciding factor in evaluating his Medal of Honor nomination. Recommends that Sergeant Peralta be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.

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19 March 2013
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1955-1956)
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19 March 2013
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1956)
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19 March 2013
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/9
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/113/sconres/9
us · 113-sconres-9 · source updated 14 January 2025