# WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill honors female nurses who served in the U.S. military during World War II by awarding them the Congressional Gold Medal, one of the highest civilian honors Congress can give. These nurses worked in combat zones and field hospitals across Europe, the Pacific, and other theaters of war, often under dangerous conditions treating wounded soldiers. The medal recognizes their courage, sacrifice, and contributions to the war effort.

The Congressional Gold Medal is a symbolic honor rather than a monetary award. It's a physical medal that gets struck by the U.S. Mint and presented to recipients as recognition of their extraordinary service to the nation. For the WWII nurses receiving this honor, it represents an official acknowledgment from Congress that their wartime service was vital and valued. The medal can be displayed, and recipients may receive a duplicate copy to keep or pass down to family members.

This bill doesn't create any new government programs or change existing laws—it's purely ceremonial. It won't affect anyone's taxes, benefits, or daily life. Its main purpose is historical recognition and honoring a generation of women who answered their country's call during one of the most significant periods in American history. For the surviving WWII nurses and their families, it provides formal national recognition of sacrifices made decades ago.

WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act

Baldwin, Tammy

WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to World War II Army and Navy Nurse Corps members in recognition of their critical military service and devotion to duty.