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116-hr-5237116th Congress

Purple Heart Flag Act

Sponsored By: Representative Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26]

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Summary

Purple Heart Flag Act This bill designates a flag as the Purple Heart Flag (which recognizes soldiers wounded during hostilities) and requires that it be displayed in a manner visible to the public. The Flag shall be displayed on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, and Veterans Day in the following locations: the World War II Memorial; the Korean War Veterans Memorial; the Vietnam Veterans Memorial; each national cemetery; the buildings containing the official offices of the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and the Director of the Selective Service System; and each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26]

NY • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 11/26/2019

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