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Elise Stefanik (R-NY)

WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act

H.R. 4901 · House bill Armed Forces and National Security

A Republican bill with 19 Democratic cosponsors · See all 20 cosponsors

Last activity — 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.

In committee

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act," seeks to award a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the women who served in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps and U.S. Navy Nurse Corps during World War II. The legislation recognizes their critical military service, devotion to duty, and the dangerous conditions they endured, including service under fire and in internment camps. The Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate are tasked with arranging the award. Once awarded, the gold medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research. The Secretary of the Treasury is responsible for the design and striking of the medal. Additionally, the Act allows for the striking and sale of bronze duplicate medals to cover costs.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Scored +7

    Would women be better off under this?

    The bill provides formal recognition for the critical military service of women in the Army and Navy Nurse Corps during World War II.

  • Scored +7

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The bill honors the brave service and sacrifices of WWII nurse veterans through a Congressional Gold Medal.

  • Scored +5

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill honors the service of women who served during World War II, a group that is now part of the senior demographic.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.