To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Doris Miller, in recognition of his acts of valor while a member of the United States Navy during World War II.
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 congressional Gold Medal The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a. It relies on grants, reporting requirements, appropriations, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Oil & Gas, Transportation, Energy, and Science & Space.
Who Benefits and How
Researchers and scientific institutions 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 congressional Gold Medal The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a...
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 congressional Gold Medal The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a.
Key Policy Areas
Oil & Gas, Transportation, Energy, Science & Space
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 congressional Gold Medal The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Researchers and scientific institutions 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
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Mfume (for himself, Mr. Cárdenas, Ms. Norton, Mr. Carson, …
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