Congress·In Committee·S. 3329

United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2025

Cadet Nurse Corps: Veteran Recognition

7 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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.

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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.

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Milestones

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Dec 3, 2025Senate

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.

Dec 3, 2025

Introduced in Senate

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2025

Bill NumberS 3329

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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D: 1R: 1I: 1

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