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To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller posthumously for acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II.

USA119th CongressHR-2335| House 
| Updated: 3/25/2025
Kweisi Mfume

Kweisi Mfume

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (12)
Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to authorize the President to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller, a distinguished member of the Navy during World War II. Miller, an African-American sailor, was relegated to service-based roles but displayed extraordinary courage during the attack on Pearl Harbor, aiding wounded personnel and manning a machine gun against enemy aircraft. For these valorous acts, he was initially recognized with the Navy Cross. The legislation specifically waives statutory time limitations to ensure this highest military honor can be bestowed upon him. Congress finds that Miller's exceptional heroism, which included saving lives and engaging the enemy, warrants this recognition, particularly as no African-American sailors received the Medal of Honor for similar actions at Pearl Harbor, thereby aiming to rectify a historical oversight.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5549
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller posthumously for acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1251
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller posthumously for acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-834
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Doris Miller for acts of valor during World War II while a member of the Navy.
Mar 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5549
    To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller posthumously for acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1251
    To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller posthumously for acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-834
    To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Doris Miller for acts of valor during World War II while a member of the Navy.


  • March 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller posthumously for acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II.

USA119th CongressHR-2335| House 
| Updated: 3/25/2025
This bill seeks to authorize the President to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller, a distinguished member of the Navy during World War II. Miller, an African-American sailor, was relegated to service-based roles but displayed extraordinary courage during the attack on Pearl Harbor, aiding wounded personnel and manning a machine gun against enemy aircraft. For these valorous acts, he was initially recognized with the Navy Cross. The legislation specifically waives statutory time limitations to ensure this highest military honor can be bestowed upon him. Congress finds that Miller's exceptional heroism, which included saving lives and engaging the enemy, warrants this recognition, particularly as no African-American sailors received the Medal of Honor for similar actions at Pearl Harbor, thereby aiming to rectify a historical oversight.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5549
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller posthumously for acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1251
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller posthumously for acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-834
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Doris Miller for acts of valor during World War II while a member of the Navy.
Mar 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5549
    To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller posthumously for acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1251
    To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller posthumously for acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-834
    To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Doris Miller for acts of valor during World War II while a member of the Navy.


  • March 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Kweisi Mfume

Kweisi Mfume

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (12)
Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted