Recognizing the contributions of the Women In Military Service For America Memorial ("the Military Women's Memorial").

12/29/2022, 8:18 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 1497

Bill 117 H.Res. 1497, also known as the "Recognizing the contributions of the Women In Military Service For America Memorial ("the Military Women's Memorial")" is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to honor and acknowledge the important contributions of women in the military. The resolution specifically recognizes the Military Women's Memorial, which is located at the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

The resolution highlights the sacrifices and achievements of women who have served in the United States Armed Forces throughout history. It acknowledges the challenges and barriers that women in the military have faced, and celebrates their resilience and dedication to serving their country.

The Military Women's Memorial is a place of remembrance and reflection, dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of women in the military. The resolution calls on all Americans to visit the memorial and learn about the stories of the women who have served in the armed forces. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1497 is a bipartisan effort to recognize and honor the contributions of women in the military, and to ensure that their stories are remembered and celebrated for generations to come.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1497

This resolution recognizes the Military Women's Memorial for its 25 years of service in documenting the service of all the nation's military women.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 1497

Bill HRES 1497 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 29, 2022. Bill HRES 1497 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 29, 2022.  Bill HRES 1497's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of November 29, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1497

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1497

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1497

Recognizing the contributions of the Women In Military Service For America Memorial ("the Military Women's Memorial").Recognizing the contributions of the Women In Military Service For America Memorial ("the Military Women's Memorial").
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 1497

R
Brenda L. Lawrence
Michigan(Democrat)
R
Mikie Sherrill
New Jersey(Democrat)
R
Lucy McBath
Georgia(Democrat)
R
Jenniffer González-Colón
Puerto Rico(Republican)
R
Madeleine Dean
Pennsylvania(Democrat)

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