Commemorating 50 years of women at the service academies.

Bill Number: H.Res. 1380
Origin Chamber: House
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 2
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
Status: Introduced
Latest Action: 2026-06-23: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Last Updated: 2026-07-01T20:05:30Z

AI-Generated Summary

Summary of H. Res. 1380

Purpose of the Legislation

This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of women enrolling in the U.S. military service academies. It recognizes their contributions and achievements from 1976 to 2026.

Key Provisions Outlined

Details the initial enrollment of 395 women across the academies in 1976, including specific dates and numbers for the Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, Naval Academy, and Military Academy.
Notes that over 24,000 women have graduated and advanced to top military leadership roles, including four-star ranks and command positions.
Highlights the rise in women officers in the armed forces from about 5 percent in 1976 to about 20 percent in 2026.
Describes women's combat service in Iraq and Afghanistan, along with their performance in roles such as infantry, submarines, pilots, and astronauts.
Lists specific milestones, such as the first women to earn the Army Ranger tab, command an aircraft carrier, serve as a Thunderbird or Blue Angel, command a Navy ship as an African-American woman, and become a service secretary.
States that women have strengthened the armed forces through their skills and have served in civilian roles like Congress members and governors.
In the resolved section, it supports designating "50 Years of Women at the Service Academies Day," commends the service of women cadets and graduates, and honors all women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Significant Changes to Existing Law Introduced

This measure introduces no changes to existing law. As a commemorative resolution, it does not amend statutes or create new legal requirements.

Potential Impacts on Government Agencies, Citizens, or International Relations

It may increase public awareness of women's roles in the military, potentially affecting morale and recruitment within the armed forces.
No direct effects on government agencies, citizens' rights, or international relations are specified, though it could indirectly support broader discussions on military diversity.

Main Stakeholders Affected by This Legislation

Women graduates and current cadets at the U.S. Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Coast Guard Academy.
Military service branches and leadership.
Members of Congress and veterans' groups.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

This resolution has no binding legal force and raises no constitutional issues.
Politically, it affirms the integration of women into the military without creating new policies or obligations.

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Sponsor

Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

Cosponsors (39)

Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2], Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18], Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Menefee, Christian D. [D-TX-18], Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10], Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Randall, Emily [D-WA-6], Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17], Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3], Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24], Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31], Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4], Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3], Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29], Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1], Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45], Rep. Conaway, Herbert C. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2], Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

Recent Actions

2026-06-23: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-06-23: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-06-23: Submitted in House

Bill Versions

Commemorating 50 years of women at the service academies. — issued 2026-06-23 — PDF (3 pages)