WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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- Became Law
Overview
This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the 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 bravery and dedication, highlighting their service in dangerous locations across multiple continents, including combat zones and prisoner-of-war camps. It acknowledges the challenges they faced, such as lower pay and lack of military status, and their crucial role in saving lives and contributing to the Allied victory. Finally, the medals will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research.
Key provisions
- Awards a Congressional Gold Medal to World War II Army and Navy Nurse Corps members.
- Recognizes the critical military service and devotion to duty of these nurses.
- Designates the Smithsonian Institution to receive and display the gold medals.
- Authorizes the striking of bronze duplicates for sale to cover costs.
- Designates medals as national medals for purposes of title 31 U.S. Code.
- Authorizes the use of funds from the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund to cover medal costs.
- Specifies that proceeds from the sale of bronze duplicates will be deposited into the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
- Highlights the historical context of nurses' service, including their lack of military status and the challenges they faced.
Who is affected
- World War II Army Nurse Corps members
- World War II Navy Nurse Corps members
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