H.R. 9201House119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

Chief Nimham Purple Heart Act

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The Chief Nimham Purple Heart Act would let the President award the Purple Heart to Daniel Nimham, a Native American leader who fought in the Revolutionary War, recognizing injuries he sustained while serving as a captain. The bill overrides existing award criteria to make this posthumous honor possible.

Key Provisions

Allows the President to give a posthumous Purple Heart to Daniel Nimham for injuries he suffered while serving as a commissioned captain in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, even though current rules (Executive Order 11016) would not normally permit it.

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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Services Committee

June 8, 2026

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Introduced in House

June 8, 2026

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Services Committee

June 8, 2026

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Introduced in HouseIssued June 8, 2026

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 9201

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.

Short title

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

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.