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To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller posthumously for acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5549

This bill authorizes the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller in light of his acts of valor as a member of the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Current Status of Bill HR 5549

Bill HR 5549 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 7, 2020. Bill HR 5549 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 7, 2020.  Bill HR 5549's most recent activity was Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H757) as of February 4, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5549

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
56
Democrat Cosponsors
43
Republican Cosponsors
13
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5549

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Conflicts and wars
- Congressional tributes
- Military personnel and dependents

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5549

To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller posthumously for acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II.
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller posthumously for acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II.

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