H.R. 10817119th CongressIntroduced Oct 15, 2026

U.S.S. Doris Miller Act of 2026

IntroducedArmed Forces and National SecurityNarrow

Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
Committees: Armed Services Committee (primary)
Last action: Oct 15, 2026

Bottom line

This bill formally expresses Congress's support for naming a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier after World War II hero Doris "Dorie" Miller, reinforcing a prior Navy decision.

What it actually does

This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Navy should name an aircraft carrier the "Doris Miller" in honor of Mess Attendant Third Class Doris "Dorie" Miller. It details Miller's acts of valor during the attack on Pearl Harbor, his receipt of the Navy Cross, and his death in action, aligning with the Navy's prior 2020 announcement to name a future Ford-class aircraft carrier after him.

Section 2(a)

Sense of Congress Regarding Naming of Naval Aircraft Carrier

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This section states the official opinion of Congress that the Secretary of the Navy should name a United States Navy aircraft carrier the "Doris Miller." This recommendation is made to honor Mess Attendant Third Class Doris "Dorie" Miller for his heroic actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor and his subsequent service. The bill also notes that this aligns with the Navy's own announcement in 2020 to name a future Ford-class aircraft carrier after Miller.

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H.R. 10817119th CongressIntroduced Oct 15, 2026

U.S.S. Doris Miller Act of 2026

IntroducedArmed Forces and National SecurityNarrow

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Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
Committees: Armed Services Committee (primary)
Last action: Oct 15, 2026

Bottom line

This bill formally expresses Congress's support for naming a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier after World War II hero Doris "Dorie" Miller, reinforcing a prior Navy decision.

What it actually does

Section 2(a)

Sense of Congress Regarding Naming of Naval Aircraft Carrier

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