US HB5549 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 44-13)
Status: Introduced on January 7 2020 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2020-02-04 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H757)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 7 2020 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2020-02-04 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H757)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
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.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-04 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H757) |
| 2020-01-07 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. |
| 2020-01-07 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E7) |
| 2020-01-07 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5549/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5549/BILLS-116hr5549ih.pdf |
