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The U.S.S. Doris Miller Act of 2026 is a resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Navy should name a future aircraft carrier the Doris Miller. Doris Dorie Miller was an African American sailor who displayed extraordinary bravery during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Despite being assigned as a Mess Attendant, a role typically limited for Black sailors at the time, Miller took control of an anti-aircraft gun without formal training and successfully shot down enemy planes, helping to protect his ship and fellow sailors. He also assisted in evacuating wounded crew members and was one of the last to leave the sinking U.S.S. West Virginia. Miller was awarded the Navy Cross, becoming the first Black sailor to receive this honor, and was later killed in action in 1943. The bill highlights Miller's valor and the Navy's 2020 announcement to name a Ford-class aircraft carrier after him, reinforcing the importance of recognizing his legacy. Naming a carrier after Miller serves as a symbolic act to honor diversity, courage, and the contributions of African Americans in the military. It may inspire service members and the public by commemorating a historic figure who overcame racial barriers and demonstrated heroism.