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.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (3 Aug 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 10021, would allow the President to award the Medal of Honor to Earl L. Nolte. It specifically removes any time limits that might otherwise prevent this award, which is for acts of valor performed while he was a member of the Army during World War II. The bill notes that Nolte previously received the Silver Star for these actions.
The bill affects Earl L. Nolte, or his estate, by authorizing a posthumous award of the nation's highest military honor. It also impacts the President, who would be authorized to grant this award, and potentially the Department of the Army, which would be involved in the awarding process.
H.R. 10021 was introduced in the House of Representatives on August 3, 2026, by Representative Brad Finstad. It has been referred to the Committee on Armed Services. For the bill to become law, it would need to pass both the House and the Senate, and then be signed by the President.
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Timeline
3 Aug 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10021 do?
- This bill, H.R. 10021, would allow the President to award the Medal of Honor to Earl L. Nolte. It specifically removes any time limits that might otherwise prevent this award, which is for acts of valor performed while he was a member of the Army during World War II. The bill notes that Nolte previously received the Silver Star for these actions. The bill affects Earl L. Nolte, or his estate, by authorizing a posthumous award of the nation's highest military honor. It also impacts the President, who would be authorized to grant this award, and potentially the Department of the Army, which would be involved in the awarding process. H.R. 10021 was introduced in the House of Representatives on August 3, 2026, by Representative Brad Finstad. It has been referred to the Committee on Armed Services. For the bill to become law, it would need to pass both the House and the Senate, and then be signed by the President.
- Has H.R. 10021 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10021. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10021?
- H.R. 10021 was sponsored by Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] (R-MN), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10021?
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (3 Aug 2026).
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