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HRES-511House2025-06-12Armed Forces and National Security

Honoring the unbreakable spirit, bravery, and legacy of women veterans and supporting recognition of "Women Veterans Recognition Day".

YourVoice.Now Summary

Honors women veterans — from the first four-star general to the 6888th Battalion — and backs a June 12 recognition day.

The details

This resolution honors the service and legacy of women veterans and expresses support for designating June 12 as "Women Veterans Recognition Day." It highlights the achievements of trailblazing women in the military, including the first woman to reach four-star general rank, the only woman to receive the Medal of Honor, and the all-Black, all-female 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion of World War II. Like other commemorative resolutions, it creates no new law, program, or funding and has no binding legal effect. It is a formal statement of recognition from the House of Representatives.

Congressional Summary

This resolution expresses support for the designation of Women Veterans Recognition Day and recognizes the contributions, sacrifices, and achievements of women veterans.

Details

Congress
119th
Chamber
House
Status
summarized
Action
Introduced in House
Action Date
2025-06-12
Date Added
2026-07-19
Source
Congress.gov →

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