arrow_back Back to App

Congressional Gold Medal for WWII Nurses

This act awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the U.S. Army and Navy Nurse Corps members who served in World War II. It is a symbolic recognition of their bravery, dedication, and critical contributions to the war effort, despite initially lacking full military rights and benefits. The medal will be displayed publicly at institutions like the Smithsonian, allowing citizens to learn more about the history and sacrifices of these women.
Key points
Honoring WWII Nurses: Awarding a Congressional Gold Medal for their service and dedication.
Historical Recognition: Highlighting the challenging conditions they served under, including unequal treatment and lack of full military benefits.
Public Access: The medal will be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution and other locations for public viewing.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Introduced
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4901
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Process start date: 2025-08-05
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4901.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-08-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Honoring WWII Nurses: Awarding a Congressional Gold Medal for their service and dedication.
  • Historical Recognition: Highlighting the challenging conditions they served under, including unequal treatment and lack of full military benefits.
  • Public Access: The medal will be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution and other locations for public viewing.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

CATEGORIES

Media and Culture