To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Thomas H. Griffin for acts of valor as a member of the Army during the Vietnam War.

HR 3175 authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Thomas H. Griffin for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War on March 1-3, 1969, correcting a previous Silver Star award. It specifically recognizes his life-risking leadership, including repeatedly crossing open ground under heavy fire, assaulting enemy bunkers, carrying wounded soldiers to safety while shielding them from artillery, and continuing to lead his battalion despite being struck three times. The bill details how his actions saved over 300 allied soldiers and killed 93 enemy combatants during a critical battle to defend Quang Ngai City. Congress determined his full valor was not recognized when he initially received the Silver Star, citing new evidence from his commander.