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National Rosie the Riveter Day Act
To amend title 36, United States Code, to designate ``National Rosie the Riveter Day'' and request the President to issue an annual proclamation.
Summary
This bill designates March 21 as National Rosie the Riveter Day to recognize the over 6 million American women who entered the workforce during World War II. The bill amends federal law to request that the President issue an annual proclamation calling on Americans to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. It directs civil and educational authorities at all government levels to observe the day through programs and activities. The legislation acknowledges that these women worked in factories, farms, shipyards, and other industries to support the war effort, often overcoming discrimination and harassment.
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Sponsor (1)
7 cosponsors
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to John Garamendi’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- NULL $17,600
- EDISON CHOUEST OFFSHORE $13,200
- THE DUTRA GROUP $10,900
- SINGH SEMICONDUCTORS $10,000
- HALL FINANCIAL GROUP $9,367
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Actions (2)
- Mar 21, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. · house
- Mar 21, 2025 Introduced in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 21, 2025
Mr. Garamendi (for himself, Mr. Huffman, Mr. Mullin, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Dingell, and Mr. DeSaulnier) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
A BILL
To amend title 36, United States Code, to designate “National Rosie the Riveter Day” and request the President to issue an annual proclamation.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “National Rosie the Riveter Day Act”.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) National Rosie the Riveter Day is a collective national effort to raise awareness of the more than 6,000,000 American women who joined the workforce during World War II.
(2) The people of the United States have chosen to honor women workers who contributed to the home front during World War II, including through the award of a Congressional Gold Medal.
(3) These women left their homes to work or volunteer full- time in factories, farms, shipyards, airplane factories, banks, and other institutions in support of the war effort.
(4) These women worked with the United Service Organizations and the American Red Cross, drove trucks, riveted airplane parts, collected critical materials, rolled bandages, and served on rationing boards.
(5) These women in the workforce persevered often in the face of harassment, discrimination, and prejudice to support their country and families in a time of great need.
(6) Women of color overcame long-held policies of discrimination and racial segregation to make significant contributions to the war effort and workforce.
(7) Our “Rosie the Riveters,” the American women who worked and sacrificed during World War II, are a testament to women’s empowerment and invaluable contribution to the war effort, inspiring future generations of women and girls.
(8) It is fitting and proper to recognize and preserve the history and legacy of working women, including volunteer women, during World War II to promote cooperation and fellowship among such women and their descendants.
(9) These women and their descendants wish to further the advancement of patriotic ideas, excellence in the workplace, and loyalty to the United States of America.
(10) March 21, during Women’s History Month, would be an appropriate date to designate as “National Rosie the Riveter Day”.
SEC. 3. DESIGNATION OF NATIONAL ROSIE THE RIVETER DAY.
(a) In General.—Chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
“SEC. 149. NATIONAL ROSIE THE RIVETER DAY.
“The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation—
“(1) calling on the people of the United States to observe National Rosie the Riveter Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and
“(2) urging civil and educational authorities of States, territorial, tribal, and local governments to observe National Rosie the Riveter Day through appropriate programs and activities.”.
(b) Conforming Amendment.—The table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item:
“149. National Rosie the Riveter Day.”. <all>
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