CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

A resolution recognizing the service and sacrifice of women veterans.

S.Res. 954 · Senate resolution Armed Forces and National Security

A Republican resolution with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S5416)

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

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 bill is a resolution in the Senate that recognizes the service and sacrifice of women veterans throughout the history of the United States. It highlights that women have formally served in the Armed Forces since 1901 and notes the 78th anniversary of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948. The text points out that more than 3,000,000 women have served honorably in various roles, conflicts, and branches of the military. It also observes that women make up about 12 percent of the total veteran population as of 2026, making them the fastest-growing group of veterans. Finally, the resolution states that the Senate commits to improving benefits and support for women veterans and their families.

Yes

  • Scored +6

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The resolution formally recognizes the service, sacrifice, and historical contributions of women veterans and commits to improving their benefits and support.

  • Scored +5

    Would women be better off under this?

    The measure highlights the extensive military service and vital role of women in the Armed Forces, honoring their contributions throughout U.S. history.

  • Scored +5

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    The resolution includes a formal commitment by the Senate to improve the benefits and support provided to women veterans and their families.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.