119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 9201


To authorize the award of the Purple Heart to Daniel Nimham for injuries incurred during the Revolutionary War.


IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 8, 2026

Mr. Ryan (for himself and Mr. Morelle) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services


A BILL

To authorize the award of the Purple Heart to Daniel Nimham for injuries incurred during the Revolutionary War.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Chief Nimham Purple Heart Act”.

SEC. 2. Authorization for award of the Purple Heart to Daniel Nimham.

Notwithstanding the criteria in section 1 of Executive Order 11016, the President may posthumously award the Purple Heart to Daniel Nimham for injuries incurred during the Revolutionary War while a Commissioned Captain in the Continental Army.