House Bill 2911
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 22, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2911
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act
This bill prohibits the sale of a Purple Heart, unless the sale is conducted by the member or former member of the Armed Forces to whom the Purple Heart was awarded.
It imposes criminal penalties for a violation—a fine, a prison term of up to six months, or both.
May 22, 2019
06/26/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
05/22/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
05/22/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:47:40 AM