Chief Nimham Purple Heart Act

Introduced in the HouseRep. Patrick Ryan (D-NY-18)2 sections · 1 min read

Version: Introduced in House · Jun 8, 2026

Section 1. Short title

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

Section 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.

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