United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

HR 5237 — Purple Heart Flag Act

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

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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In plain language

The bill designates a flag as the Purple Heart Flag.

This legislation designates a specific flag featuring the seal of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. It requires public display of the flag on certain holidays and at specific locations, including memorials and national cemeteries.

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.

Bill Text

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This bill designates a specific flag as the Purple Heart Flag and mandates its public display on certain days and locations.

  • 36 U.S.C. Chapter 9

    Sec. 904. Purple Heart Flag (a) Designation.--A flag that features the seal of the Military Order of the Purple Heart (adopted under section 140505 of this title) centered on a purple field is designated as the Purple Heart Flag. (b) Public Display Required.--The Purple Heart Flag shall be displayed in a manner visible to the public-- (1) on days including those specified in subsection (c); and (2) at locations including those specified in subsection (d). (c) Days for Display.--The days specified in this subsection are the following: (1) Armed Forces Day, the third Saturday in May. (2) Memorial Day, the last Monday in May. (3) Flag Day, June 14. (4) National POW/MIA Recognition Day. (5) Veterans Day, November 11. (d) Locations for Display.--The locations specified in this subsection are the following: (1) The World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. (2) Each national cemetery. (3) The buildings containing the official office of-- (A) the Secretary of State; (B) the Secretary of Defense; (C) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; and (D) the Director of the Selective Service System. (4) Each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

    This adds a new section to designate and govern the display of the Purple Heart Flag.

  • 36 U.S.C. Chapter 9

    904. Purple Heart Flag.

    This adds a new item to the table of sections for Chapter 9.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5237 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 5237?
HR 5237 is sponsored by Higgins, Brian (Democratic) and Costa, Jim (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 5237?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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