US HB2911 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on May 22 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-06-26 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 22 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-06-26 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibits the sale of a Purple Heart, unless the sale is conducted by the member or former member of the Armed Forces to whom the Purple Heart was awarded. It imposes criminal penalties for a violation—a fine, a prison term of up to six months, or both.
Title
Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Paul Cook [R-CA] | Rep. Stephanie Murphy [D-FL] | Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. Joaquin Castro [D-TX] |
| Rep. Joe Wilson [R-SC] | Rep. Judy Chu [D-CA] | Rep. Mark Takano [D-CA] | Rep. Trent Kelly [R-MS] |
| Rep. Ken Calvert [R-CA] | Rep. Elise Stefanik [R-NY] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-26 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. |
| 2019-05-22 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2019-05-22 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB122 (Same As) 2019-01-15 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Conflicts and wars
Crime and law enforcement
Marketing and advertising
Military personnel and dependents
Retail and wholesale trades
Conflicts and wars
Crime and law enforcement
Marketing and advertising
Military personnel and dependents
Retail and wholesale trades
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2911/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2911/BILLS-116hr2911ih.pdf |
