H.R.4901

WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act

Introduced·8/5/25

Award a Congressional Gold Medal to World War II Army and Navy Nurse Corps members.

The WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act honors the service of women who served in World War II as members of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps and U.S. Navy Nurse Corps. The bill authorizes the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to these brave women, recognizing their critical military service and devotion to duty. The medal will be designed by the Secretary of the Treasury and displayed at the Smithsonian Institution. The act highlights the significant contributions of these nurses, who served under dangerous conditions, cared for thousands of patients, and improved morale among soldiers.

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History

Aug 5, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Aug 5, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.