Chief Nimham Purple Heart Act
Revolutionary War: Posthumous Purple Heart for Chief Daniel Nimham
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Armed Services. It was recently introduced and is considered active, though no further hearings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill listed for this proposal.
Legislative Progress
While the bill is honorable, many specific commemorative bills like this never make it through the full legislative process unless they gain significant national attention.
Key Points
- This bill allows the government to give a Purple Heart to Daniel Nimham after his death. He was a Native American leader and a Captain in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
- The Purple Heart is usually given to soldiers wounded or killed in battle. Because Nimham served over 250 years ago, this bill is needed to bypass the usual modern rules for the award.
- Nimham was the last chief of the Wappinger people. He died in 1778 during the Battle of Kingsbridge while fighting for American independence.
- This action honors the contributions of Native American soldiers in the founding of the United States. It recognizes Nimham's sacrifice and leadership on the battlefield.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Chief Nimham Purple Heart Act
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