HR 6371 · 114th Congress 2015–2017, ended

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.

Introduced Nov 17, 2016 Originated House Sponsor Eddie Bernice Johnson D-TX

Fact sheet

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

Progress

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  1. IntroducedNov 17, 2016
  2. Passed HouseNot reached
  3. Passed SenateNot reached
  4. To the PresidentNot reached
  5. Became lawNot reached

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.

Cosponsors

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No cosponsors are on file for this measure.

Actions 2

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  1. Nov 17, 2016Introduced in House
  2. Nov 17, 2016Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Subjects

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  1. Nov 17, 2016Introduced in House

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