House Republican Chairwoman Elise Stefanik has reintroduced bipartisan legislation to award a Congressional Gold Medal to women who served in World War II as members of the United States Army Nurse Corps and the United States Navy Nurse Corps. The bill is co-led by Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA), Senator Steve Daines (R-MT), and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI).
“America must recognize the Nurses who served in World War II for their unimaginable courage, bravery, and sacrifice in the name of ensuring victory,” stated Chairwoman Stefanik. “These nurses saved numerous lives under extreme conditions and they are nothing short of heroes who deserve every bit of recognition.”
“Tens of thousands of World War II nurses worked tirelessly, often in harm’s way, to save the lives of American and Allied troops,” said Congressman Deluzio, House Armed Services Committee member and Navy veteran. “Many lost their lives even as they tried to save others. America should never forget the sacrifice and bravery of the WWII nurses who helped us beat the Nazis and Imperial Japan. I’m proud to co-lead this bipartisan legislation to finally give these heroic nurses the recognition they earned.”
Before World War II began, fewer than 600 Army Nurses and 1,700 Navy Nurses were on active duty. By war’s end, more than 59,000 Army Nurses and 14,000 Navy Nurses had volunteered for service.
Stefanik previously introduced similar legislation in 2023.
Elise Stefanik has represented New York’s 21st District in Congress since 2015 after succeeding Bill Owens. She was born in Albany, New York in 1984 and now lives in Schuylerville. Stefanik graduated from Harvard University with an AB degree.
For more details about the bill: https://stefanik.house.gov/2025/8/stefanik-deluzio-daines-baldwin-reintroduce-wwii-nurses-congressional-gold-medal-act
