H.R. 1835 · 113th Congress
United States Cadet Nurse Corps Equity Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Nita Lowey
- Introduced
- 2013-05-06
- Latest action
- 2013-06-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Summary
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 (VA). 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 within one year after enactment of this Act. Prohibits benefits from being paid to persons as a result of the enactment of this Act for any period before this Act's enactment date.