Chief Nimham Purple Heart Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Jun 8, 2026
What it does
The Chief Nimham Purple Heart Act would authorize the President to posthumously award the Purple Heart to Daniel Nimham, a Commissioned Captain in the Continental Army, for injuries he sustained during the Revolutionary War. The bill specifically overrides the standard criteria in Executive Order 11016 to allow this exception for Nimham’s service. It affects historical recognition of Revolutionary War veterans and would apply solely to Daniel Nimham. The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Armed Services for further consideration.
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.