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 veterans' benefits. Specifically, it allows for honorable discharges to be issued and designates their service as active duty for specific benefits.
Expected Effects
This act will grant members of the Cadet Nurse Corps eligibility for certain benefits under chapters 23 and 24 of Title 38, including headstones and markers. It also directs the Secretary of Defense to issue honorable discharges to qualified individuals. However, it explicitly excludes interment in Arlington National Cemetery solely based on this service and limits other benefits administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Potential Benefits
- Recognition of service for individuals in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during WWII.
- Eligibility for certain veteran benefits, such as headstones and markers.
- Issuance of honorable discharges by the Secretary of Defense.
- Potential design and production of a service medal or commendation.
- Honoring these individuals as veterans.
Potential Disadvantages
- Exclusion from interment in Arlington National Cemetery based solely on Cadet Nurse Corps service.
- Limited access to benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, beyond those specified.
- Potential administrative burden on the Department of Defense to process discharges.
- The act does not provide monetary compensation.
- The act does not address healthcare benefits beyond those already specified in Title 38.
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).