Introduced
August 3, 2026
Mr. Finstad (for himself and Mr. Emmer) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
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.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
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 , to Earl L. Nolte for the acts of valor described in .