H.R. 6371 — Introduced in House

I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6371 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 17, 2016Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Doris Miller for acts of valor during World War II while a member of the Navy. 1. Authorization for award of Medal of Honor to Doris Miller for acts of valor as a member of the Navy during World War II Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in sections 6248(a) and 6250 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President is authorized to award the Medal of Honor posthumously under section 6241 of such title to Doris Miller (service number 356–12–35) for acts of valor during World War II while a member of the United States Navy.