HB10817: U.S.S. Doris Miller Act of 2026
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To express the sense of Congress regarding the naming of a naval aircraft carrier for Mess Attendant Third Class Doris "Dorie" Miller, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill expresses Congress's view that a future naval aircraft carrier should be named after Doris 'Dorie' Miller, a World War II naval officer. Miller was a Mess Attendant Third Class who served with distinction during combat. The bill has been introduced in Congress but has not yet been voted on by any . It is a symbolic measure that does not require approval from the Navy or President to have legal effect, but rather states Congressional opinion on the naming.
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HB10817: U.S.S. Doris Miller Act of 2026
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Sponsors
Debbie Dingell
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (3)
Kweisi Mfume
Wesley Bell
Eugene Vindman