HR1252-118

Introduced

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.

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 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

Oil & Gas Transportation Energy Science & Space

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
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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
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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, Mr. Cárdenas, Ms. Norton, Mr. Carson, …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Oil & Gas Transportation Energy Science & Space

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