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119-hr-9201119th Congress

Chief Nimham Purple Heart Act

Sponsored By: Representative Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would authorize the President to posthumously award the Purple Heart to Daniel Nimham for injuries he suffered during the Revolutionary War while serving as a Commissioned Captain in the Continental Army. It creates a one-time statutory authorization that allows the award even if criteria in Executive Order 11016 would otherwise prevent it.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18]

NY • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 6/8/2026

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