To waive the time limitations specified by law for the award of certain military decorations in order to allow the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller for actions while a member of the Navy during World War II.

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Bill Number

HR 566

Introduced

Jan 18, 2007

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Commemorations Congress Congressional Medal of Honor History Military personnel Navy World War II

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Summary

Waives certain time limitations with respect to the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller for acts of heroism during World War II as a member of the United States Navy.

Actions

Feb 1, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jan 18, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jan 18, 2007

Introduced in House

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