WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act

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WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to World War II Army and Navy Nurse Corps members in recognition of their critical military service and devotion to duty.

Bill 118 s 1558, also known as the WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to honor the brave women who served as nurses during World War II. The bill specifically calls for the awarding of a Congressional Gold Medal to these nurses in recognition of their selfless service and dedication to caring for wounded soldiers during the war.

The bill highlights the important role that these nurses played in providing critical medical care to soldiers on the front lines and in hospitals both at home and abroad. It acknowledges the sacrifices and hardships that these women faced during the war, including long hours, dangerous conditions, and emotional trauma.

The Congressional Gold Medal is one of the highest civilian honors that can be awarded by the United States Congress, and is typically reserved for individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to American society. By awarding this medal to the WWII nurses, the bill seeks to ensure that their contributions and sacrifices are not forgotten, and that their legacy is preserved for future generations. Overall, Bill 118 s 1558 is a bipartisan effort to recognize and honor the invaluable service of the women who served as nurses during World War II, and to ensure that their contributions to the war effort are properly acknowledged and remembered.
Congress
118

Number
S - 1558

Introduced on
2023-05-11

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/11/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to World War II Army and Navy Nurse Corps members in recognition of their critical military service and devotion to duty.

Bill 118 s 1558, also known as the WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to honor the brave women who served as nurses during World War II. The bill specifically calls for the awarding of a Congressional Gold Medal to these nurses in recognition of their selfless service and dedication to caring for wounded soldiers during the war.

The bill highlights the important role that these nurses played in providing critical medical care to soldiers on the front lines and in hospitals both at home and abroad. It acknowledges the sacrifices and hardships that these women faced during the war, including long hours, dangerous conditions, and emotional trauma.

The Congressional Gold Medal is one of the highest civilian honors that can be awarded by the United States Congress, and is typically reserved for individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to American society. By awarding this medal to the WWII nurses, the bill seeks to ensure that their contributions and sacrifices are not forgotten, and that their legacy is preserved for future generations. Overall, Bill 118 s 1558 is a bipartisan effort to recognize and honor the invaluable service of the women who served as nurses during World War II, and to ensure that their contributions to the war effort are properly acknowledged and remembered.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the brave women who served in World War II as members of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps and U.S. Navy Nurse Corps.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Latest Summary5/31/2023

WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to World War II Army and Navy Nurse Corps members in recognition of their critical military service and devotion to du...


Latest Action5/11/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.