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.

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Bill Number

HR 6371

Introduced

Nov 17, 2016

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Armed Forces and National Security Conflicts and wars Congressional tributes Military personnel and dependents

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Summary

This bill authorizes the President, notwithstanding otherwise applicable time requirements, to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Doris Miller for acts of valor during World War II while a member of the Navy.

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Nov 17, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Nov 17, 2016

Introduced in House

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