119th Congress Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 6203: United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2025
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Summary
This bill recognizes service as a member of the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps between July 1, 1943, and December 31, 1948, as active duty service. The active duty designation entitles qualifying individuals to certain benefits afforded to veterans, such as burial benefits (not including interment or inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery) and honorary veteran status.
Under the bill, the Department of Defense (DOD) must issue individuals who served in the corps during the specified period a discharge from their service under honorable conditions if such a discharge is warranted based on the duration and nature of the service.
Such individuals are not entitled to Department of Veterans Affairs benefits aside from those related to burials and memorials.
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The bill also authorizes DOD to produce a service medal or other commendation, memorial plaque, or grave marker to honor the individuals.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Chris Deluzio D-PAOriginal
- Brian Fitzpatrick R-PAOriginal
- Eleanor Norton D-DCOriginal
- Josh Gottheimer D-NJ
- Diana Harshbarger R-TN
- Kristen McDonald Rivet D-MI
- Eugene Vindman D-VA
- Elise Stefanik R-NY
- Angie Craig D-MN
- Thomas Kean R-NJ
Who scored on this bill
- 1Michael Lawler SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Michael Lawler.
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- Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- Introduced in House
- 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.