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Honoring Purple Heart Recipients: Public List of Deserving Service Members

New law directs the Department of Defense to create a public list of individuals awarded the Purple Heart after the law's enactment. This aims to honor service members wounded or killed in action, allowing citizens easy access to information about their sacrifice. Inclusion on the list requires consent from the recipient or their family, with exceptions for security risks.
Key points
Department of Defense will create a public list of Purple Heart recipients.
The list will include individuals awarded after the law's enactment, with their or their family's consent.
Information will not be released if it poses a security risk.
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Print number: 117_S_4006
Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA]
Process start date: 2022-04-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Honoring Purple Heart Recipients Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4006.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Department of Defense will create a public list of Purple Heart recipients.
  • The list will include individuals awarded after the law's enactment, with their or their family's consent.
  • Information will not be released if it poses a security risk.
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 Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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