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H.R. 1988 117th Congress House

Women’s Military History Day Act

Official title: To amend title 36, United States Code, to direct the President to issue an annual proclamation establishing Women's Military History Day.

Introduced: March 17, 2021 Introduced by: Elise M. Stefanik Republican · New York See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Commemorative events and holidaysMilitary historyMilitary personnel and dependentsU.S. history
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Veterans' organizations and recognitionWomen's employment
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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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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Mar 17, 2021
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 Latest action March 17, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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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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