119 HR 9201 IH: Chief Nimham Purple Heart Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-06-08 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 9201IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 8, 2026Mr. Ryan (for himself and Mr. Morelle) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed ServicesA BILLTo authorize the award of the Purple Heart to Daniel Nimham for injuries incurred during the Revolutionary War.

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Short title

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

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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.