Congress·In Committee·H.R. 9201

Chief Nimham Purple Heart Act

Revolutionary War: Posthumous Purple Heart for Chief Daniel Nimham

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Next up: A house committee

The Chief Nimham Purple Heart Act is currently in the House Committee on Armed Services. It has been there since June 7, 2026, and no further action has taken place. The bill is not moving forward at this time because most bills do not receive a committee vote.

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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

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Jun 8, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Jun 8, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Chief Nimham Purple Heart Act

Bill NumberHR 9201

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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