Recognizing the 125th anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps, expressing gratitude for members of the Army Nurse Corps for their service to the Nation, and for other purposes.

United States119th CongressHJRES-149House of Representatives
Updated: Feb 12, 2026

Summary

This joint resolution commemorates the 125th anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps, which was officially established on February 2, 1901. This milestone marked the formal entry of nurses and women into the United States military, building upon a legacy of American women caring for wounded soldiers since the Revolutionary War, including figures like Dorothea Dix and Harriet Tubman during the Civil War. Congress pays tribute to the Army Nurse Corps, expressing profound gratitude for their unwavering commitment to the health care and well-being of U.S. Armed Forces members. The resolution commends the steadfast dedication, skill, and sacrifice of Army nurses throughout history, recognizing their continuous vital contributions in every major conflict from World War I to the Global War on Terrorism, and honors all past and present members for their selfless service to the Nation.

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  1. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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  2. Introduced in House

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