H.R. 2256 establishes an annual "National Rosie the Riveter Day" to honor the more than 6 million American women who entered the workforce during World War II to support the war effort on the home front. The bill requests that the President issue a yearly proclamation recognizing this day and encourages state, local, and tribal governments to hold appropriate ceremonies and educational activities. The designated date for National Rosie the Riveter Day would be March 21, during Women's History Month, to commemorate women workers who served in factories, shipyards, farms, and other essential industries while often facing harassment and discrimination. This legislation requires no federal funding and is intended to preserve the historical legacy of these women workers and inspire future generations. The bill was introduced in March 2025 by a bipartisan group of House members and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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