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Chief Nimham Purple Heart Act

USA119th CongressHR-9201| House 
| Updated: 6/8/2026
Patrick Ryan

Patrick Ryan

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill authorizes the posthumous award of the Purple Heart to Daniel Nimham for injuries he sustained during the Revolutionary War. Serving as a Commissioned Captain in the Continental Army , Nimham's recognition is specifically enabled by this legislation. The bill grants the President the authority to bestow this honor, explicitly allowing it notwithstanding the standard criteria established in Executive Order 11016. This special authorization ensures that Daniel Nimham can receive the Purple Heart despite any existing regulations that might otherwise preclude such an award.

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Timeline
Jun 8, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 8, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • June 8, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 8, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Chief Nimham Purple Heart Act

USA119th CongressHR-9201| House 
| Updated: 6/8/2026
This bill authorizes the posthumous award of the Purple Heart to Daniel Nimham for injuries he sustained during the Revolutionary War. Serving as a Commissioned Captain in the Continental Army , Nimham's recognition is specifically enabled by this legislation. The bill grants the President the authority to bestow this honor, explicitly allowing it notwithstanding the standard criteria established in Executive Order 11016. This special authorization ensures that Daniel Nimham can receive the Purple Heart despite any existing regulations that might otherwise preclude such an award.

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Timeline
Jun 8, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 8, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • June 8, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 8, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Patrick Ryan

Patrick Ryan

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted