HB10021: To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Earl L. Nolte for acts of valor as a member of the Army during World War II.

What the bill says

To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Earl L. Nolte for acts of valor as a member of the Army during World War II.

From the introduced text, August 3, 2026:

A BILL To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Earl L. Nolte for acts of valor as a member of the Army during World War II. SECTION 1. Authorization for posthumous award of Medal of Honor to Earl L. Nolte for acts of valor (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, pursuant to sections 7271 and 7282 of such title, to Earl L. Nolte for the acts of valor described in subsection (b). (b) Acts of valor described The acts of valor described in this subsection are the actions of Earl L. Nolte as a member of the Army during World War II, for which he was previously awarded the Silver Star.

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Sponsors

• Brad Finstad (R, HD-001) · primary sponsor
• Tom Emmer (R, HD-006)

Latest actions

1. August 3, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2. August 3, 2026: Introduced in House

Common questions

What is HB10021?

HB10021 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Earl L. Nolte for acts of valor as a member of the Army during World War II.

What does HB10021 do?

In its own words: To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Earl L. Nolte for acts of valor as a member of the Army during World War II.

What is the status of HB10021?

In committee as of August 3, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (August 3, 2026).

Who sponsored HB10021?

Brad Finstad (R, HD-001), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB10021?

On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10021