Bill · S.Res. 871· Senate(119-SRES-871)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
- Introduced
- 9/22/2026
- Last activity
- 9/22/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882; text: CR S4862)
- Sponsored by
- Ashley Moody
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day. It notes that General George Washington established the original Badge of Military Merit on August 7, 1782, which became the Purple Heart Medal in 1932. The text points out that the Purple Heart is the oldest U.S. military decoration still in use and honors members of the Armed Forces who were killed or wounded in action or as prisoners of war. Over 1,800,000 recipients have received this medal. Finally, the Senate encourages everyone in the U.S. to learn its history, honor recipients, and hold supportive ceremonies and programs.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6
The resolution encourages all people in the United States to honor recipients of the Purple Heart Medal and demonstrate support for them.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The resolution supports National Purple Heart Recognition Day to honor and recognize members of the Armed Forces wounded or killed in action.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Encouraging nationwide support and honor for service members: The resolution encourages all people of the United States to honor recipients of the Purple Heart Medal and conduct appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for those who have been awarded the medal, found in resolved paragraph (2). This is positive because it brings communities together to properly recognize and show appreciation for the sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces who were killed or wounded.
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Promoting education about military history: The resolution encourages all people of the United States to learn about the history of the Purple Heart Medal, found in resolved paragraph (2)(A). This is beneficial as it helps the public understand the origins of the oldest U.S. military decoration in present use, dating back to General George Washington in 1782.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that create negative consequences, burdens, or harms for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 Veterans+6
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 9/22/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882; text: CR S4862)
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882; text: CR S4862)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
Susan CollinsRepublican · Maine