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HR 1988 117th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Commemorative events and holidays Military history Military personnel and dependents U.S. history Veterans' organizations and recognition Women's employment

Women’s Military History Day Act

Introduced: April 1, 2021 Introduced by: Stefanik, Elise M. Republican · New York See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Mar 17, 2021
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Women's Military History Day Act

This bill establishes Women's Military History Day and requires the President to annually issue a proclamation to celebrate the women who have served in the military and their achievements.

What's happening now March 17, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 1
Bustos, Cheri
· Apr 15, 2021
RYAN, TIM
· Apr 1, 2021
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Bice, Stephanie I.
Oklahoma · Mar 17, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1988: Women’s Military History Day Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1988/
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"H.R. 1988: Women’s Military History Day Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1988/.
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H.R. 1988, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1988/.
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[H.R. 1988: Women’s Military History Day Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1988/)
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