HR1251-118

Introduced

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.

118th Congress Introduced Feb 28, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: Doris Miller, like other African-American sailors of his day, was generally relegated to service-based roles on ships, as the Navy did not allow sailors of color to enlist and creates authorization for posthumous award of Medal of Honor to Doris Miller for acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in sections 8298(a) and 8300. It relies on grants, reporting requirements, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Oil & Gas, Transportation, Energy, and Environment.

Who Benefits and How

Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Creates findings Congress finds the following: Doris Miller, like other African-American sailors of his day, was generally relegated to service-based roles on ships, as the Navy did not allow sailors of color to enlist...
  • Creates authorization for posthumous award of Medal of Honor to Doris Miller for acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in sections 8298(a) and 8300...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: Doris Miller, like other African-American sailors of his day, was generally relegated to service-based roles on ships, as the Navy did not allow sailors of color to enlist and creates authorization for posthumous award of Medal of Honor to Doris Miller for acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in sections 8298(a) and 8300.

Key Policy Areas

Oil & Gas, Transportation, Energy, Environment

Primary Purpose

The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: Doris Miller, like other African-American sailors of his day, was generally relegated to service-based roles on ships, as the Navy did not allow sailors of color to enlist and creates authorization for posthumous award of Medal of Honor to Doris Miller for acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in sections 8298(a) and 8300.

Policy Domains

Oil & Gas Transportation Energy Environment

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
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Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill:
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause:
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
  • Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill
  • Aviation operators and passengers affected by the bill
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Aviation operators and passengers affected by the bill:
Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill:
Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill:
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause: ,

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Feb 28, 2023

Mr. Mfume (for himself, Ms. McCollum, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Oil & Gas Transportation Energy Environment

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