Introduced March 19, 2026 by Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Last progress March 19, 2026
The resolution provides symbolic recognition and educational emphasis on women’s WWII homefront contributions that can inspire students and the public, but it offers no substantive policy or funding changes to materially support women today.
Students and the public will gain greater awareness of women’s contributions on the WWII homefront and the wartime rise in women’s workforce participation (from ~27% to ~37%), strengthening historical education and curricula.
Women, especially those connected to Mae Krier's legacy, receive public recognition that highlights female civic and workforce contributions and can inspire young women to pursue public service and labor-force roles.
No direct policy, funding, or programmatic changes to support women’s workforce advancement are included—impacts are symbolic and educational rather than material.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Recognizes and honors Mae Krier for her work as a World War II aircraft worker—one of the original "Rosie the Riveter"—who helped build thousands of B–29 and B–17 planes, received the Congressional Gold Medal, and later advocated for preserving the history of women’s wartime labor. The measure highlights wartime labor shifts that increased women’s share of the workforce and states that honoring Krier promotes patriotism and inspires future generations of women.