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.

Bill 119 hr 2335, also known as the Doris Miller Medal of Honor Act, seeks to authorize the President of the United States to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Doris Miller for his acts of valor while serving in the Navy during World War II. Doris Miller was an African American sailor who served as a mess attendant on the USS West Virginia during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

During the attack, Miller showed incredible bravery and heroism by manning an anti-aircraft gun and firing at Japanese planes, despite having no formal training in operating the weapon. His actions helped defend his ship and save the lives of many of his fellow sailors. Miller's actions were widely praised and he became a symbol of courage and resilience during a time of great adversity.

Despite his heroic actions, Miller was not initially recognized with the Medal of Honor due to racial discrimination in the military at the time. This bill aims to correct this oversight and honor Miller's bravery and sacrifice by awarding him the nation's highest military honor. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a way to acknowledge and honor the contributions of African American service members who have historically been overlooked for their bravery and sacrifice. If passed, the Doris Miller Medal of Honor Act would serve as a fitting tribute to a true American hero.