Bill · S.Res. 276· Senate(119-SRES-276)
A resolution designating June 12, 2025, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day".
- Introduced
- 6/12/2025
- Last activity
- 7/21/2025 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4511; text: 6/12/2025 CR S3393)
- Sponsored by
- Marsha Blackburn
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 3
- Introduced
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates June 12, 2025, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day." The measure aims to recognize the service and sacrifices of women veterans who have served the United States. It highlights the history of women in the military, noting their roles ranging from the American Revolution to modern combat roles. The text also notes the significant growth in the population of women veterans over recent decades. Ultimately, the Senate intends to pay respect to these individuals for their patriotic service.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would women be better off under this?+5
The resolution specifically honors and recognizes the service of women veterans.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
It provides recognition for a specific subset of the veteran population.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+3
The resolution honors the history and presence of women in the military, promoting gender visibility.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Service: By designating June 12, 2025, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day," the Senate intends to pay respect to women veterans for their patriotic military service. (Resolution text)
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Highlighting Presence in Military: The designation serves to highlight the growing presence of women within the Armed Forces and the National Guard. (Resolution text)
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Preservation of History: The text notes that women veterans have unique stories and encourages them to share their recollections through the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress. (Resolution text)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are identified in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+5Good For Veterans+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- 7/21/2025
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4511; text: 6/12/2025 CR S3393)
- 6/12/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
John BoozmanRepublican · Arkansas
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Susan CollinsRepublican · Maine
Jacky RosenDemocrat · Nevada
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire