The Senate has already voted on and approved this resolution with broad support from both parties.
Key Points
This resolution officially names June 12, 2025, as a day to celebrate women who have served in the military. It honors the more than 3 million women who have served the country since the American Revolution.
Women now make up about 18 percent of all active duty military members and 22 percent of the National Guard and Reserves. There are currently about 2.1 million women veterans in the United States, and they are the fastest growing group in the veteran population.
The day marks the anniversary of a 1948 law that first allowed women to become permanent members of the armed forces. Before that, many women served in temporary roles or even disguised themselves as men to fight for the country.
The resolution also points out that women veterans face unique challenges. For example, about one in three women veterans using government healthcare report experiencing sexual trauma during their service.
By creating this day, the Senate hopes to encourage women veterans to share their stories with the Library of Congress. This helps make sure their history is preserved for future generations.
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Milestones
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Jul 21, 2025Senate
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4511; text: 6/12/2025 CR S3393)
Jul 21, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.
Jul 21, 2025Senate
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 12, 2025Senate
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jun 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A resolution designating June 12, 2025, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day".
Bill NumberSRES 276
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionResolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4511; text: 6/12/2025 CR S3393)
