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.

# Summary of HR 2335 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Doris Miller, a Navy serviceman who died during World War II. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration in the United States, awarded for extraordinary bravery in combat. Miller previously received the Navy Cross (a second-highest naval award) for his actions during the war, and this bill seeks to upgrade that recognition to the Medal of Honor. **Who It Affects and Key Details** The bill would directly honor Miller's legacy and his family.

Doris Miller was a Black sailor who served during a period of racial segregation in the military. The bill is currently in committee and was introduced by Representative Kweisi Mfume (D-Maryland). If passed, it would require no direct spending but represents a formal recognition of Miller's contributions and sacrifice to the country.