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Doris Miller Congressional Gold Medal Act
12/15/2023, 3:55 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1252
The Doris Miller Congressional Gold Medal Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 1252, is a piece of legislation that aims to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Doris "Dorie" Miller posthumously. Doris Miller was a hero during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, where he bravely manned an anti-aircraft gun and helped defend his ship, the USS West Virginia, from Japanese aircraft.
The bill recognizes Miller's bravery and contributions to the United States Navy during World War II. It acknowledges his actions as a symbol of the courage and sacrifice of African American service members during a time of segregation and discrimination in the military.
If passed, the Doris Miller Congressional Gold Medal Act will honor Miller's legacy and ensure that his heroic actions are remembered and celebrated for generations to come. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a way to pay tribute to a true American hero.
The bill recognizes Miller's bravery and contributions to the United States Navy during World War II. It acknowledges his actions as a symbol of the courage and sacrifice of African American service members during a time of segregation and discrimination in the military.
If passed, the Doris Miller Congressional Gold Medal Act will honor Miller's legacy and ensure that his heroic actions are remembered and celebrated for generations to come. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a way to pay tribute to a true American hero.
Current Status of Bill HR 1252
Bill HR 1252 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 28, 2023. Bill HR 1252 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 28, 2023. Bill HR 1252's most recent activity was 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. as of February 28, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1252
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1252
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1252
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