H.J.Res. 149

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 149 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. J. RES. 149

Recognizing the 125th anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps, expressing 
gratitude for members of the Army Nurse Corps for their service to the 
Nation, and for other purposes.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 12, 2026

Mr. Joyce of Ohio (for himself, Ms. Bonamici, Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia, 
Mr. Calvert, Mr. Fleischmann, and Ms. Underwood) submitted the 
following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Armed Services

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JOINT RESOLUTION

Recognizing the 125th anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps, expressing 
gratitude for members of the Army Nurse Corps for their service to the 
Nation, and for other purposes.

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, and the conflicts in the Balkans, Iraq, 
and Afghanistan;
Whereas, during World War I, over 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, over 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 Global War on Terrorism, Army nurses 
answered the call, serving with valor and honor in forward medical units 
and combat support hospitals and conserving the fighting strength; and
Whereas the Nation honors the sacrifices of Army nurses, with 653 interred in 
Arlington National Cemetery's ``Nurses Section'' and the Vietnam Women's 
Memorial standing as a testament to their service: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress--
(1) pays tribute to the Army Nurse Corps and recognizes the 
125th anniversary of their establishment;
(2) expresses our profound gratitude for the unwavering 
commitment of the Army Nurse Corps to the health care and well-
being of the members of the Armed Forces of the United States;
(3) 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 
members of the Armed Forces; and
(4) expresses profound gratitude to all past and present 
members of the Army Nurse Corps for their selfless service to 
the Nation.
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