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SJR-14 • 2026

World War II Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act.

World War II Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Cabaldon
Last action
2026-06-09
Official status
From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to third reading. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (June 8).
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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World War II Nurses Get Special Honor

This act asks Congress to support awarding a special medal, the Congressional Gold Medal, to World War II nurses in the Army and Navy Nurse Corps.

What This Bill Does

  • Asks Congress to support giving a special award, the Congressional Gold Medal, to World War II nurses in the United States Army Nurse Corps and Navy Nurse Corps.

Who It Names or Affects

  • World War II nurses in the United States Army Nurse Corps and Navy Nurse Corps.

Terms To Know

Congressional Gold Medal
A special award given by Congress to honor people for their outstanding achievements or service.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify what will happen if Congress does not act on this request.
  • It is unclear how many World War II nurses are still alive and would receive the medal.

Bill History

  1. 2026-06-09 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to third reading. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (June 8).

  2. 2026-06-08 California Legislative Information

    Set for hearing June 8.

  3. 2026-04-29 California Legislative Information

    Re-referred to Com. on M. & V.A.

  4. 2026-04-22 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.

Official Summary Text

SJR 14, as introduced, Cabaldon.
World War II Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act.
This measure would urge the United States Congress to act favorably in regard to legislation, Senate Bill 2195 and House of Representatives Bill 4901 to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the United States Army Nurse Corps and the United States Navy Nurse Corps.

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