S 122
Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act, aims to protect Purple Heart medals, which honor the sacrifices of military personnel. It prohibits the sale of these medals unless the original recipient or a former recipient is selling them directly. The bill establishes criminal penalties, including fines and up to six months in prison, for those who illegally purchase, sell, or attempt to sell Purple Hearts. It also includes a provision limiting regulations that could potentially allow for the sale of these medals.
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Primary sponsor
David Perdue
Cosponsors
Patrick J. Leahy
Tom Udall
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