HR 3428 United States House · 118th Congress

United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2023

This bill recognizes service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II (July 1, 1943-December 31, 1948) by allowing qualifying individuals to receive VA headstones, markers, or other commemorative benefits. It requires the Secretary of Defense to issue honorable discharges to eligible former cadet nurses within one year of enactment, designating their service termination date. The bill does not grant full veteran benefits (like Arlington National Cemetery burial), but honors these individuals as veterans for specific commemorative purposes only. It directly affects surviving cadet nurses who served during that period and were honorably discharged.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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May 2023

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Introduced May 17, 2023 Last action May 17, 2023

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May 17, 2023

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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.

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May 17, 2023

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1 primary · 12 co-sponsors