Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2024

9/26/2024, 11:30 AM

Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023

This bill provides for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, commonly known as the Hello Girls, in recognition of their military service, devotion to duty, and 60-year struggle for veterans' benefits and recognition as soldiers.

Bill 118 s 815, also known as the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation that aims to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the women who served as telephone operators in the US Army Signal Corps during World War I. These women, known as the "Hello Girls," played a crucial role in the war effort by connecting calls between military personnel and headquarters.

The bill recognizes the bravery and dedication of these women, who faced many challenges and discrimination during their service. It highlights their contributions to the war effort and their role in breaking down barriers for women in the military.

If passed, the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2024 would honor these women for their service and sacrifice, ensuring that their contributions to the war effort are never forgotten. It serves as a reminder of the important role that women have played in the history of the US military and the country as a whole.
Congress
118

Number
S - 815

Introduced on
2023-03-15

# Amendments
1

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/24/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023

This bill provides for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, commonly known as the Hello Girls, in recognition of their military service, devotion to duty, and 60-year struggle for veterans' benefits and recognition as soldiers.

Bill 118 s 815, also known as the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation that aims to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the women who served as telephone operators in the US Army Signal Corps during World War I. These women, known as the "Hello Girls," played a crucial role in the war effort by connecting calls between military personnel and headquarters.

The bill recognizes the bravery and dedication of these women, who faced many challenges and discrimination during their service. It highlights their contributions to the war effort and their role in breaking down barriers for women in the military.

If passed, the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2024 would honor these women for their service and sacrifice, ensuring that their contributions to the war effort are never forgotten. It serves as a reminder of the important role that women have played in the history of the US military and the country as a whole.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls".

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact
Congressional tributes
Military history
Monuments and memorials
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Smithsonian Institution
Telephone and wireless communication
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Women's employment

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Latest Summary4/3/2023

Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023

This bill provides for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, commonly known as the Hello Gi...


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