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Public List for Purple Heart Recipients

New law requires creating a public list of individuals awarded the Purple Heart medal. The list will be on the Department of Defense website, but only for awards given after the law takes effect and with the consent of the recipient or their family.
Key points
The U.S. Department of Defense will create a public list of Purple Heart recipients.
Only individuals awarded the Purple Heart after this law takes effect, who consent to be listed (or their families), will be included.
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Print number: 117_HR_5172
Sponsor: Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]
Process start date: 2021-09-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Honoring Purple Heart Recipients Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5172.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. Department of Defense will create a public list of Purple Heart recipients.
  • Only individuals awarded the Purple Heart after this law takes effect, who consent to be listed (or their families), will be included.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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