SCONRES27Referred to Committee

A concurrent resolution celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps.

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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
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2026-02-12
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Roger F. Wicker
Roger F. Wicker
Republican · MS · Senator
Votes with party: 35.8% (313 recorded votes)

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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

2026-02-12

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Plain-English Summary

This resolution honors the 125-year history of the Army Nurse Corps, recognizing the contributions of military nurses who have provided medical care to soldiers in combat and peacetime. The measure celebrates the professional achievements and sacrifices of Army nurses throughout the organization's existence and acknowledges their important role in military healthcare.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Con. Res. 27 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 27 Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 12, 2026 Mr. Wicker (for himself and Mr. Merkley) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services _______________________________________________________________________ CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps. Whereas, on February 2, 1901, the Army Nurse Corps was established, marking the entry of the first nurses and the first women into the United States military; Whereas the establishment of the Army Nurse Corps was a culmination of decades of service by American women in caring for wounded soldiers, dating back to the Revolutionary War; Whereas, during the Civil War, volunteers, including notable figures like Dorothea Dix and Harriet Tubman, served as nurses and paved the way for future generations of professional military nurses; Whereas the Army Nurse Corps has served with honor and distinction in every major conflict since its inception, including World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the conflicts in the Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan; Whereas, during World War I, more than 10,000 Army nurses served overseas, with many receiving distinguished service awards for their bravery and dedication; Whereas, during World War II, Army nurses landed in North Africa and Italy, cared for soldiers on the beaches of Normandy and on the Pacific islands of Japan and the Philippines, and treated the wounded shortly after the Normandy invasion; Whereas, during the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, more than 5,000 Army nurses provided lifesaving care, advancing the practice of nursing and serving with courage and tenacity; Whereas, during the Cold War and the War on Terror, Army Nurses answered the call serving with valor and honor in forward medical units, combat support hospitals, and conserving the fighting strength; and Whereas the Nation honors the sacrifices of Army nurses, with 653 of them interred in Arlington National Cemetery's ``Nurses Section'': Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That Congress-- (1) pays tribute to the Army Nurse Corps; (2) recognizes their 125th anniversary on the 2nd day of February 2026; (3) expresses profound gratitude for their unwavering commitment to the health care and well-being of our soldiers; (4) commends the unwavering steadfast dedication, skill, and sacrifice of Army nurses throughout history and their continuous vital contributions to the health and well-being of our service members; and (5) expresses profound gratitude to all past and present members of the Army Nurse Corps for their selfless service to the Nation. <all>
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