United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2025
Summary
The United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2025 aims to honor individuals who served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II. It amends Title 38 of the United States Code to grant them certain benefits. Specifically, it allows for the issuance of honorable discharges and considers their service as active duty for the purpose of headstones, markers, and other benefits under chapters 23 and 24 of Title 38, excluding interment in Arlington National Cemetery.
Expected Effects
This act will provide formal recognition and certain benefits to members of the United States Cadet Nurse Corps who served during World War II. It directs the Secretary of Defense to issue honorable discharges to eligible individuals. While these individuals will be honored as veterans, they will not be entitled to all benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, except for those explicitly mentioned in the act.
Potential Benefits
- Provides recognition and honor to members of the United States Cadet Nurse Corps.
- Grants eligibility for headstones and markers.
- May lead to the design and production of a service medal or memorial plaque.
- Offers a sense of closure and appreciation for their wartime service.
- Potentially increases awareness of the contributions of nurses during World War II.
Potential Disadvantages
- Limited scope of benefits compared to full veteran status.
- Exclusion from interment in Arlington National Cemetery may be seen as a slight.
- The act may create administrative burdens for the Department of Defense in issuing discharges.
- Potential costs associated with designing and producing service medals or plaques.
- The one-year deadline for issuing discharges may be challenging to meet.
Constitutional Alignment
The act appears to align with the constitutional power of Congress to provide for the common defense and general welfare (Preamble). It also aligns with Congress's power to raise and support armies (Article I, Section 8). The act does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).