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The resolution provides symbolic congressional recognition that honors Army nurses and highlights women's military contributions, but it is ceremonial and does not create new benefits or resources.
Veterans and current Army nurses receive formal congressional recognition of their service and sacrifices.
Women—especially military nurses and female service members—have their historical contributions highlighted, increasing public awareness and honoring women's roles in the military.
The resolution is largely ceremonial and does not provide new benefits, funding, or policy changes for veterans or nurses.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Expresses congressional commemoration of the Army Nurse Corps’ founding and historic service across U.S. conflicts.
Official title: Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps.
Introduced February 12, 2026 by Roger F. Wicker · Last progress February 12, 2026
Directs Congress to commemorate the Army Nurse Corps by recognizing its founding date (February 2, 1901) and summarizing its historical service from voluntary nursing in the Revolutionary era through major conflicts including the Civil War, World Wars I and II, the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, the Cold War, and the War on Terror. It notes service milestones (more than 10,000 served overseas in WWI; more than 5,000 in Korea and Vietnam) and that 653 Army nurses are buried at Arlington National Cemetery.