WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 7759 WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 12:04 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7759

Bill 117 HR 7759, 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 seeks to award these nurses with the Congressional Gold Medal, one of the highest civilian honors in the United States.

The bill recognizes the invaluable contributions of these nurses who risked their lives to provide medical care to soldiers on the front lines during the war. It acknowledges the sacrifices they made and the hardships they endured in order to care for the wounded and sick.

If passed, the bill would authorize the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to award the Congressional Gold Medal to these WWII nurses, either collectively or individually. The medal would be displayed at the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Overall, the WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act is a bipartisan effort to honor the courageous women who served as nurses during World War II and to ensure that their contributions are never forgotten.

Congressional Summary of HR 7759

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7759

Bill HR 7759 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 12, 2022. Bill HR 7759 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 12, 2022. Bill HR 7759's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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 May 12, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7759

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7759

WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act

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.