Bill · H.R. 9201· House(119-HR-9201)
Chief Nimham Purple Heart Act
- Introduced
- 6/8/2026
- Last activity
- 6/8/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Patrick Ryan
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the "Chief Nimham Purple Heart Act". It allows the President to posthumously award the Purple Heart to Daniel Nimham. This award is for injuries he received during the Revolutionary War. At the time, he served as a Commissioned Captain in the Continental Army.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
Honors the service and sacrifice of a Native American Revolutionary War leader.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
Provides posthumous recognition to a military service member.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+2
Provides formal military recognition to a Native American leader from the Revolutionary War.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Recognition of Service: Section 2 allows for the posthumous award of the Purple Heart to Daniel Nimham, providing formal recognition for injuries sustained while serving as a Commissioned Captain in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are mentioned in the text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+5Good For Veterans+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 6/8/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Joseph MorelleDemocrat · New York