Michael Lawler (R-NY)
United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2025
A Republican bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors · See all 10 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2025," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It seeks to recognize and honor individuals who served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II. The service period defined is from July 1, 1943, through December 31, 1948. For those who receive an honorable discharge, their service will be considered active duty for specific benefits. This includes eligibility for headstones, markers, and other benefits under chapters 23 and 24.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill provides recognition and specific benefits to individuals who served during the 1943-1948 period, many of whom are now seniors.
- Scored +5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill formally recognizes Cadet Nurse Corps service as active duty for specific veteran benefits like headstones and markers.
- Scored +5
Would retired people be better off under this?
The bill honors the service of historical workers who are now likely in retirement age by providing commemorative benefits.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
Recognition of Service: Individuals who served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps between July 1, 1943, and December 31, 1948, will be honored as veterans (Section 2, paragraph 1A and 2).
-
Access to Specific Benefits: Service will be considered active duty for the purpose of eligibility and entitlement to headstones, markers, and other benefits under chapters 23 and 24 of title 38 (Section 2, paragraph 1A).
-
Official Documentation: The Secretary of Defense will issue discharges under honorable conditions to qualifying individuals, provided the nature and duration of service warrants it (Section 2, paragraph 1B-i).
-
Commemorative Honors: The Secretary of Defense has the authority to design and produce service medals, memorial plaques, gravemarkers, or other commendations to honor these individuals (Section 2, paragraph 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
-
Restrictions on Benefits: While recognized as veterans, individuals are not entitled to any benefits under a law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, except for the specific benefits regarding headstones, markers, and those under chapters 23 and 24 (Section 2, paragraph 2).
-
Arlington National Cemetery Limitations: Service in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps does not provide entitlement to interment or inurnment in Arlington National Cemetery (Section 2, paragraph 1A).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill honors the service of historical workers who are now likely in retirement age by providing commemorative benefits. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill provides recognition and specific benefits to individuals who served during the 1943-1948 period, many of whom are now seniors. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill formally recognizes Cadet Nurse Corps service as active duty for specific veteran benefits like headstones and markers.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill grants specific veteran status and eligibility for headstones, markers, and benefits under chapters 23 and 24 of title 38 to former Cadet Nurse Corps members.
- 7/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/17/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/10/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/9/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- 11/20/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Christopher DeluzioDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Diana HarshbargerRepublican · Tennessee
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey
Kristen McDonald RivetDemocrat · Michigan
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Elise StefanikRepublican · New York
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia