House Bill 5237
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Purple Heart Flag Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 21, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5237
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Purple Heart Flag Act
This bill designates a flag as the Purple Heart Flag (which recognizes soldiers wounded during hostilities) and requires that it be displayed in a manner visible to the public.
The Flag shall be displayed on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, and Veterans Day in the following locations:
- the World War II Memorial;
- the Korean War Veterans Memorial;
- the Vietnam Veterans Memorial;
- each national cemetery;
- the buildings containing the official offices of the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and the Director of the Selective Service System; and
- each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
November 21, 2019
12/19/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
11/21/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
11/21/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 1:46:11 AM