118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 1633United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2023

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, 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.

Armed forces and national security
Introduced May 17, 2023
Last action May 17, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
May 17, 2023
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Referred
May 17, 2023
Veterans' Affairs
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Committee
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Senate
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House floor
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Resolve Changes
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SummaryCRS Summary

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 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...

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in Senate
Timeline · 2 actions
May 17, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 17, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.