HR 4901
WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 4:11 PM
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Bill overview
This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the brave women who served as nurses in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps and U.S. Navy Nurse Corps during World War II. The bill recognizes their critical service, often under dangerous conditions, including combat zones and prisoner of war camps, and highlights their dedication to treating wounded soldiers and civilians. It also acknowledges the challenges faced by nurses, particularly African-American nurses, due to racial segregation during the war. Finally, the gold medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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