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US HR1252

US HR1252
Doris Miller Congressional Gold Medal Act

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Introduced
02/28/2023
In Committee
02/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Doris Miller, in recognition of his acts of valor while a member of the United States Navy during World War II.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Doris Miller, an African-American sailor who displayed acts of valor during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The bill outlines Doris Miller's heroic actions, including carrying his wounded captain to safety, manning an anti-aircraft gun despite having no training, and continuing to fight the enemy until ordered to abandon ship. The bill directs the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike a gold medal in commemoration of Doris Miller's service and sacrifice, which will then be presented to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research purposes.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

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. (on 02/28/2023)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Currency and Mint
  • ‐ Federal Holidays and Celebrations
  • ‐ National Symbols and Monuments
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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1252/all-info 03/01/2023
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1252/BILLS-118hr1252ih.pdf 03/16/2023
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