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US SR276
Resolution
AI Summary
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Designates June 12, 2025, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day" to recognize the service and sacrifices of women who have served in the U.S. military
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Acknowledges more than 3,000,000 women have served honorably in the Armed Forces, with women formally part of the military since the Army Nurse Corps was established in 1901
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Notes women constitute approximately 18% of active duty Armed Forces personnel as of 2023, ranging from 10% in the Marine Corps to 22% in the Air Force
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Recognizes approximately 2,100,000 women veterans in 2024, representing 12% of the total veteran population and the fastest growing veteran demographic group
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Sponsored by a bipartisan group of senators including Blackburn, Booker, Boozman, Collins, Rosen, and Shaheen; agreed to by the Senate on July 21, 2025
Legislative Description
A resolution designating June 12, 2025, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day".
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4511: 4; text: 6/12/2025 CR S3393)
7/21/2025