United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2025
Cadet Nurse Corps: Veteran Recognition
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs for review. It is actively moving through the system, but no future hearings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill currently associated with this legislation.
Legislative Progress
The bill has strong bipartisan support and addresses a historical oversight, but similar efforts in the past have struggled to reach a final vote.
Key Points
- This bill recognizes women who served in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II as veterans. These nurses provided essential care during a national shortage but were not considered military members at the time.
- The policy would allow these women to receive an honorable discharge. This makes them eligible for military burial honors, including being buried in national cemeteries and receiving official government headstones.
- The recognition is limited to burial and memorial benefits. It does not grant access to other veteran programs like monthly disability payments or VA healthcare services.
- The Secretary of Defense would also have the power to create a special service medal or plaque to honor these nurses. This helps families celebrate the legacy of their loved ones who served during the war.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2025
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