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  • H. RES. 1042 is a resolution recognizing the historical contributions of the Freedom House Ambulance Service. This service was the first in the United States to have paramedics with medical training beyond basic first aid, and it set national and international standards for...

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    The resolution says thank you to a special ambulance team called the Freedom House Ambulance Service for helping people really well a long time ago and teaching others how to do it too.

  • H.R. 7771 proposes an amendment to Title 36 of the United States Code to establish "National Rosie the Riveter Day" on March 21st. This day is meant to honor the over 6 million American women who joined the workforce during World War II, highlighting their contributions and...

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    The bill wants to create a special day every year called "National Rosie the Riveter Day" to celebrate all the women who worked during World War II, and it asks the President to remind everyone to celebrate by making an announcement.

  • S. RES. 705 commemorates the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Border Patrol on May 28, 2024, recognizing its historical and ongoing contributions to U.S. border security. The resolution highlights the achievements and dedication of the Border Patrol's personnel, acknowledging...

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    The U.S. Senate wants to say thank you to the U.S. Border Patrol for doing a great job protecting the borders of the country for 100 years, and they're suggesting ways to make the job better for the people who work there.

  • H. RES. 1250 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to commemorate the 60th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society. The resolution highlights President Johnson's significant contributions as a legislator and President, including...

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    H. RES. 1250 is like a special thank-you card that Congress is giving to remember and celebrate President Johnson for making big changes 60 years ago, such as helping sick people get care and making sure everyone could vote. This thank-you card doesn't talk about doing anything new today, it's just to remind everyone of those important actions from the past.

  • H.R. 9274, known as the "Smithsonian History of American Women and Latino Act" or the "SHAWL Act," aims to allow the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino and the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It modifies...

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    The bill is about letting two new museums that show the history of Latino people and American women be built near the big important park in Washington, D.C., called the National Mall, so everyone can learn about their stories and see cool exhibits about them.

  • S. 815 aims to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls." These women played a crucial role during World War I by efficiently operating battlefield communications, greatly enhancing military...

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    The bill wants to give a special medal, called a Congressional Gold Medal, to a group of brave women called the "Hello Girls" who helped the army talk to each other during World War I. These women worked very hard and are finally being thanked for their important help.