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Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 7, 2020Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 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.

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 7, 2020)

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.

What just happenedFeb 4, 2020

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H757)

Who’s behind it

Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30](D-TX)Sponsor
56 cosponsors43 D13 R
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  1. Feb 4, 2020IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H757)

  2. Jan 7, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Armed Services Committee
  3. Jan 7, 2020IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E7)

  4. Jan 7, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. Jan 7, 2020IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller posthumously for ac… — Informed