H.R. 2056 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
To recognize and honor the service of individuals who served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2056 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Apr 3, 2019, sponsored by Cheri Bustos with 52 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 3, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 52
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
This bill recognizes service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II as active military service. Individuals who served in the corps are eligible for specified honors and burial benefits but shall not be entitled by reason of such service to veterans' benefits generally.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Cheri Bustos (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 39 Democrats, 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 3, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Apr 4, 2019)
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