Bill · H.R. 2336· House(119-HR-2336)
Doris Miller Congressional Gold Medal Act
- Introduced
- 3/25/2025
- Last activity
- 3/25/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Kweisi Mfume
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Doris Miller Congressional Gold Medal Act," seeks to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Doris Miller. It recognizes his acts of valor while serving in the United States Navy during World War II, specifically during the attack on Pearl Harbor. The legislation directs the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange the presentation of the medal. Additionally, the Secretary of the Treasury is tasked with striking the gold medal. Following the award, the medal is to be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill honors a prominent African-American war hero.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill honors a historic African-American naval hero, providing posthumous recognition for his valor.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+4
The bill honors the extraordinary valor of a Navy veteran.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Valor: The bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to Doris Miller in recognition of his acts of valor during World War II while serving in the Navy (Section 3).
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Educational and Research Access: The gold medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it will be available for research and display (Section 3).
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Public Display of History: Congress expresses the sense that the Smithsonian Institution should make the medal available for display at other appropriate locations associated with Doris Miller (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+5Good For Veterans+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- 10/5/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/25/2025
- 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.
- Introduced in House
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan