This resolution expresses support for designating June 12, 2026, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day" to honor the service and sacrifices of women in the U.S. Armed Forces. The resolution notes that women have served in the military since the American Revolution, though they were not formally authorized as permanent members of the Armed Forces until the Women's Armed Services Integration Act was signed on June 12, 1948, which is why that date was chosen. The resolution highlights that as of 2021, women constitute approximately 10 percent of the total veteran population, with over 2 million women veterans in the United States, making them the fastest-growing segment of the veteran population. The resolution also acknowledges that women serve across all military branches in varying percentages and draws attention to issues facing women veterans, including military sexual trauma. This is a symbolic resolution with no direct funding or regulatory impact; it simply asks Congress to recognize and appreciate women veterans on the designated date.
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