H.R.9201

Chief Nimham Purple Heart Act

Introduced·6/8/26

Authorizes the President to award the Purple Heart to Daniel Nimham for Revolutionary War injuries.

The Chief Nimham Purple Heart Act authorizes the President to posthumously award the Purple Heart to Daniel Nimham for injuries he sustained during the Revolutionary War while serving as a Commissioned Captain in the Continental Army. This act bypasses the usual criteria set by Executive Order 11016.

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Armed Services Committee
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History

Jun 8

House

Introduced in House

Jun 8

House

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.