S.Con.Res. 27 is a ceremonial resolution celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps, which was officially established on February 2, 1901. The resolution honors the historical contributions of Army nurses, recognizing their role as the first women to serve in the U.S. military and their service in every major American conflict from World War I through the War on Terror. The resolution pays tribute to specific accomplishments, such as over 10,000 Army nurses serving overseas during World War I and more than 5,000 providing care during the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, and it acknowledges 653 Army nurses buried in Arlington National Cemetery's Nurses Section. This resolution does not authorize any spending or create new programs—it is a symbolic gesture of congressional recognition and gratitude for the dedication and sacrifice of military nurses throughout American history. The resolution was introduced by Senators Wicker and Merkley in February 2026 and referred to the Senate Armed Services Committee.
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