SRES871Introduced
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
Introduced
2
In Committee3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2026-09-22
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
SRES
ⓘType
Sponsor
Ashley Moody
Republican · FL · Senator
Votes with party: 75.8% (881 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
- Conservative Groups$11,211k
- Progressive Groups$1,500k
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882; text: CR S4862)
2026-09-22
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 871 Agreed to Senate (ATS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 871 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2026 Mrs. Moody (for herself and Ms. Collins) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day. Whereas, on August 7, 1782, during the Revolutionary War, General George Washington established what is now known as the Purple Heart Medal when he issued an order establishing the Badge of Military Merit; Whereas the Badge of Military Merit was designed in the shape of a heart in purple cloth or silk; Whereas, while the award of the Badge of Military Merit ceased with the end of the Revolutionary War, the Purple Heart Medal was authorized in 1932 as the official successor decoration to the Badge of Military Merit; Whereas the Purple Heart Medal is the oldest United States military decoration in present use; Whereas the Purple Heart Medal is awarded in the name of the President of the United States to recognize members of the Armed Forces who are killed or wounded in action against an enemy of the United States or are killed or wounded while held as prisoners of war; Whereas the Purple Heart Medal has been awarded to more than 1,800,000 recipients; and Whereas August 7, 2026, is an appropriate day to celebrate as National Purple Heart Recognition Day: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day; and (2) encourages all people of the United States-- (A) to learn about the history of the Purple Heart Medal; (B) to honor recipients of the Purple Heart Medal; and (C) to conduct appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for people who have been awarded the Purple Heart Medal. <all>
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