World War II Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act.
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Overview
This resolution urges the United States Congress to pass legislation awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the nurses who served in the United States Army Nurse Corps and the United States Navy Nurse Corps during World War II. These nurses provided critical medical care in challenging conditions and deserve greater recognition for their service and sacrifice. The resolution highlights the diverse backgrounds of these nurses and their contributions to military medicine and humanitarian efforts.
Key provisions
- Urges the U.S. Congress to consider Senate Bill 2195 and House of Representatives Bill 4901.
- Requests Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to World War II nurses.
- Recognizes the nurses' service in combat zones, aboard ships, and in humanitarian missions.
- Acknowledges the nurses' diverse backgrounds, including women of color and nurses from U.S. territories.
- Highlights the lack of full military status, equal pay, and veteran benefits received by many of these nurses.
- References the support of California veterans and military families.
- Directs the Senate Secretary to send copies of the resolution to relevant Congressional leaders and the President.
- Specifically targets the United States Army Nurse Corps and the United States Navy Nurse Corps.
Who is affected
- World War II Nurses
- United States Army Nurse Corps
- United States Navy Nurse Corps
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