To authorize the President to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Marcelino Serna for acts of valor as a private in the Army during World War I.

Bill 117 hr 3658, also known as the Marcelino Serna Medal of Honor Act, is a piece of legislation that seeks to authorize the President of the United States to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Marcelino Serna for his acts of valor as a private in the Army during World War I.

Marcelino Serna was a Mexican immigrant who bravely served in the US Army during World War I. Despite facing discrimination and language barriers, Serna displayed incredible courage and heroism on the battlefield. He participated in multiple combat missions and was wounded in action multiple times.

Serna's most notable act of valor occurred on September 12, 1918, when he single-handedly captured 24 German soldiers and killed 26 others. His actions saved the lives of many of his fellow soldiers and demonstrated his unwavering dedication to his country. Despite his incredible bravery, Serna was never awarded the Medal of Honor during his lifetime. This bill seeks to rectify that oversight and honor Serna's legacy by posthumously awarding him the nation's highest military honor. The Marcelino Serna Medal of Honor Act has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a fitting tribute to a true American hero. If passed, this legislation will ensure that Marcelino Serna's courageous actions are properly recognized and remembered for generations to come.