Bill Summary
This legislation aims to recognize and honor the contributions and sacrifices made by women veterans in the United States. It highlights the increasing number of women who have served in the military and the diverse roles they have played. The resolution also references important legislation that has granted equal rights and recognition to women in the military. It proposes a specific week, March 10-16, to be designated as National Women Veterans Recognition Week. The House of Representatives is showing its support for this week of recognition through this resolution.
Possible Impacts
1. This legislation could have a positive impact on women veterans by recognizing their sacrifices and service to the country. It could also bring attention to the unique skills and perspectives that women bring to military service. This recognition could potentially lead to more support and resources for women veterans.
2. The legislation could also raise awareness about the growing number of women veterans and their contributions to the military. This could help combat stereotypes and biases that may exist against women in the military.
3. The designation of National Women Veterans Recognition Week could also spark discussions and conversations about the challenges that women veterans may face, such as accessing healthcare and benefits, and the need for continued support and advocacy for these issues.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 213 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 213
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women Veterans Recognition
Week.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 11, 2019
Mr. Lawson of Florida (for himself, Mr. Posey, Ms. Wasserman Schultz,
Mr. Waltz, Mr. Mast, Mr. Gaetz, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Rutherford, Mr. Spano,
Mr. Diaz-Balart, Mrs. Murphy, Mr. Deutch, and Mr. Soto) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight
and Reform
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RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women Veterans Recognition
Week.
Whereas approximately 2,000,000 women in the United States are veterans;
Whereas Florida has the second largest population of women veterans in the
country;
Whereas in 1943, Congress introduced and passed legislation to establish the
Women's Army Corps, which provided full military status to women;
Whereas in 1967, the Women's Armed Services Integration Act was amended to lift
restrictions on the number and ranks of women in the military;
Whereas women are now the fastest growing segment of the veteran community;
Whereas women veterans have served in every branch of the military and in
various roles including gunners, police, pilots, truck drivers, and fuel
suppliers;
Whereas women bring a unique skill set and perspective to military service;
Whereas women veterans have selflessly and courageously served their country;
Whereas women veterans deserve to be recognized for their incredible sacrifices
and service; and
Whereas March 10, 2019, through March 16, 2019, would be an appropriate week to
recognize as National Women Veterans Recognition Week: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the goals and
ideals of National Women Veterans Recognition Week.
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