The purpose of this legislative text is to authorize the President of the United States to award the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Rafael Peralta for his heroic actions during combat in Iraq. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded for valor in action against an enemy force, and this act seeks to recognize Sergeant Peralta's extraordinary bravery. Key provisions of this legislation include a detailed account of Sergeant Peralta's actions during a combat operation in Fallujah on November 15, 2004.