HR 2568 United States House · 117th Congress

United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2021

Summary

United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2021 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. The bill also authorizes DOD to produce a service medal or other commendation, memorial plaque, or grave marker to honor the individuals.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2021

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President

Introduced Apr 15, 2021 Last action Oct 20, 2021

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Committee

Oct 20, 2021

Lower · Passed

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

lower

Jul 14, 2021

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

lower

Apr 15, 2021

Committee

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.

lower

Apr 15, 2021

Introduced

Introduced in House

lower

1 primary · 38 co-sponsors