# 119-sres-871: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.

119-sres-871, A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL); status passed_senate (as of 2026-10-08).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-871
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2026-09-22
- Sponsor: Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-08

## Summary

**This resolution endorses a day to honor Purple Heart recipients** who were killed or wounded in action or while held as prisoners of war. It notes that the medal traces to General George Washington's Badge of Military Merit from August 7, 1782, was authorized as the Purple Heart in 1932, has been awarded to more than 1.8 million people, and designates August 7, 2026 as National Purple Heart Recognition Day while urging Americans to learn the medal's history and hold ceremonies and programs.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-3492: Essential Caregivers Act of 2025
- 119-s-237: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025
- 119-s-4429: Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-sres-871 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/871)

## Related
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-3492: Essential Caregivers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3492)
- [119-s-237: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-237)
- [119-s-4429: Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4429)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-871 (as of 2026-10-08).