H.R. 2335 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Armed Services, Mar 25, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryAuthorizes Medal of Honor for Doris Miller
This bill allows the President to give the Medal of Honor posthumously to Doris Miller, a Navy member who showed exceptional bravery during World War II. Miller had previously received the Navy Cross, a high military honor, for those same acts of valor.
How it affects you
This is a commemorative honor that recognizes Miller's military service and courage. It doesn't create new programs or change laws that directly affect your daily life, but it does acknowledge an important part of American military history.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 25, 2025)
This bill authorizes the President to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller for acts of valor as a member of the Navy during World War II, for which he was previously awarded the Navy Cross.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 2335
A BILL
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-7) · Introduced Mar 25, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 25, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.”