H.R. 1718 (112th): United States Cadet Nurse Corps Equity Act

Introduced:
May 04, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Nita Lowey [D-NY18]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 1835 on May 06, 2013. See H.R. 1835 for current action on this subject.

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 4, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 04, 2011
Referred to Committee May 04, 2011
Cosponsors
14 cosponsors (12D, 2R) (show)
Committees

House Armed Services

House Veterans' Affairs

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Full Title

To provide that service of the members of the organization known as the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II constituted active military service for purposes of laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

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Last updated May 04, 2011.
2 pages

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5/4/2011--Introduced.
United States Cadet Nurse Corps Equity Act - Deems service of a person as a member of the United States Cadet Nurse Corps between July 1, 1943, and December 15, 1945 (qualified service), to be active military service for purposes of all laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Requires:
(1) the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to issue an honorable discharge to each person whose qualified service warrants one, and
(2) the discharge to be issued before the end of the one-year period beginning on the enactment of this Act. Prohibits benefits from being paid to persons as a result of such enactment for any period before the enactment date.

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