Committee on House Administration, Financial Services Committee
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This bill, titled the Doris Miller Congressional Gold Medal Act, seeks to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Doris Miller for his extraordinary acts of valor during World War II. Miller, an African-American sailor, displayed immense courage during the attack on Pearl Harbor while serving aboard the USS West Virginia. Despite being relegated to service roles, he helped carry wounded personnel, including his ship's commander, to safety and then manned an anti-aircraft gun for which he had no formal training, continuing to fire until ordered to abandon ship. The bill mandates that the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate arrange for the medal's presentation, with the Secretary of the Treasury responsible for its design and striking. Following the award, the medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research, with a congressional recommendation for its display at other relevant locations associated with Miller. The Secretary is also authorized to strike and sell bronze duplicates, with costs covered by and proceeds deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Armed Forces and National Security
Doris Miller Congressional Gold Medal Act
USA119th CongressHR-2336| House
| Updated: 3/25/2025
This bill, titled the Doris Miller Congressional Gold Medal Act, seeks to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Doris Miller for his extraordinary acts of valor during World War II. Miller, an African-American sailor, displayed immense courage during the attack on Pearl Harbor while serving aboard the USS West Virginia. Despite being relegated to service roles, he helped carry wounded personnel, including his ship's commander, to safety and then manned an anti-aircraft gun for which he had no formal training, continuing to fire until ordered to abandon ship. The bill mandates that the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate arrange for the medal's presentation, with the Secretary of the Treasury responsible for its design and striking. Following the award, the medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research, with a congressional recommendation for its display at other relevant locations associated with Miller. The Secretary is also authorized to strike and sell bronze duplicates, with costs covered by and proceeds deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.