H.R. 9201

Chief Nimham Purple Heart Act

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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.

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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.