Bills About Armed Forces And National Security Sponsored by Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Tex.)

Rep. Johnson sponsored 19 bills about armed forces and national security in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
Jan. 7, 2020 H.R.5549 To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller posthumously for acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II. 56
Bipartisan
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H757)
Feb. 2, 2017 H.R.834 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. 2
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Feb. 2, 2017 H.CON.RES.19 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding reconsideration of the merits of awarding the Medal of Honor posthumously to Doris Miller for acts of valor during World War II for which he was originally awarded the Navy Cross. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Nov. 17, 2016 H.CON.RES.173 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding reconsideration of the merits of awarding the Medal of Honor posthumously to Doris Miller for acts of valor during World War II for which he was originally awarded the Navy Cross. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Nov. 17, 2016 H.R.6371 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. 0 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Nov. 16, 2011 H.CON.RES.88 Honoring Brigadier General Hazel Winifred Johnson-Brown, the first African-American woman to hold the rank of General in the United States Armed Forces. 23
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jan. 18, 2011 H.R.305 To waive the time limitations specified by law for the award of certain military decorations in order to allow the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller for actions while a member of the Navy during World War II. 8
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
May 5, 2009 H.R.2257 To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the outreach activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb. 26, 2009 H.R.1227 To waive the time limitations specified by law for the award of certain military decorations in order to allow the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller for actions while a member of the Navy during World War II. 17
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Feb. 9, 2009 H.R.919 To amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the capacity of the Department of Veterans Affairs to recruit and retain nurses and other critical health-care professionals, and for other purposes. 7
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 22, 2008 H.R.6153 To amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the capacity of the Department of Veterans Affairs to recruit and retain nurses and other critical health-care professionals, and for other purposes. 7
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
March 12, 2007 H.CON.RES.90 Recognizing the dedication and honorable service of members of the Armed Forces who are serving or have served as military nurses. 10
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jan. 18, 2007 H.R.566 To waive the time limitations specified by law for the award of certain military decorations in order to allow the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller for actions while a member of the Navy during World War II. 53
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Feb. 9, 2005 H.R.708 To waive the time limitation specified by law for the award of certain military decorations in order to allow the posthumous award of the Congressional Medal of Honor to Doris Miller for actions while a member of the Navy during World War II. 36
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
May 20, 2004 H.R.4445 To waive the time limitation specified by law for the award of certain military decorations in order to allow the posthumous award of the Congressional Medal of Honor to Doris Miller for actions while a member of the Navy during World War II. 43
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Nov. 21, 2003 H.R.3612 To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the outreach activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 4
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 24, 2001 H.R.1994 To waive the time limitation specified by law for the award of certain military decorations in order to allow the posthumous award of the congressional medal of honor to Doris Miller for actions while a member of the Navy during World War II. 21
Bipartisan
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
May 18, 1995 H.R.1677 To waive the time limitation specified by law for the award of certain military decorations in order to allow the posthumous award of the congressional medal of honor to Doris Miller for actions while a member of the Navy during World War II. 41
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
July 28, 1994 H.R.4851 To waive the time limitation specified by law for the award of certain military decorations in order to allow the posthumous award of the congressional medal of honor to Doris Miller for actions while a member of the Navy during World War II. 64
Bipartisan
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
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