H.R. 2336 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent 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, Mar 25, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryHonors Doris Miller with Congressional Gold Medal
This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Doris Miller, a Navy member during World War II, in recognition of his acts of valor. The medal is one of the highest civilian honors Congress can give.
How it affects you
This is a commemorative honor that doesn't directly change laws or policies affecting everyday life. It recognizes Miller's military heroism and allows his legacy to be formally honored by the nation.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 25, 2025)
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Doris Miller in recognition of his acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II.
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. 2336
A BILL
Doris Miller Congressional Gold Medal Act
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 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.”