Purple Heart Flag Act

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Bill Number

HR 5237

Introduced

Nov 21, 2019

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Cemeteries and funerals Commemorative events and holidays Conflicts and wars Department of Defense Department of State Department of Veterans Affairs District of Columbia Government buildings, facilities, and property Health facilities and institutions Military personnel and dependents Monuments and memorials National symbols Selective Service System Veterans' medical care Veterans' organizations and recognition Virginia

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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.

Actions

Dec 19, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Nov 21, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 21, 2019

Introduced in House

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