Congress honors six million women who built America's war machine
H.R. 2256 — National Rosie the Riveter Day Act · Filed by John Garamendi (D-CA) · 7 cosponsors · Introduced Mar 21, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill designates March 21 as National Rosie the Riveter Day and requests the President to issue an annual proclamation honoring the millions of American women who worked in factories, farms, and other industries during World War II. The bill creates no new spending, no enforcement mechanism, and no legal obligation—it is a symbolic recognition of women's wartime contributions and their legacy.
Why we flagged it
This bill is a non-binding commemorative measure that designates a national observance day. It contains no operative legislation, no appropriations, no regulatory changes, and no enforcement mechanism—only a request that the President issue an annual proclamation.
What the text implies
- The bill's reference to 'DAY' ticker symbol in the mapping appears to be a data artifact (the stock ticker for Dayforce Inc., a payroll/HR software company) and has no connection to the bill's actual content or intent.
Who it affects
This is a commemorative measure that honors women's historical contributions and raises public awareness of their role in the war effort, particularly women of color who overcame systemic discrimination. It imposes no costs on citizens, restricts no rights, and creates no private benefit carve-outs.