HR 6036: Female Cultural Support Team Service Recognition Act

Overview

Bill Number: HR 6036

Title: To ensure that certain members of the Armed Forces who served in female cultural support teams receive proper credit for such service.

Status: Introduced in House

Introduced: November 12, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this bill is to ensure that members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in female cultural support teams receive proper recognition and credit for their service. Female cultural support teams were specialized units that deployed alongside special operations forces to engage with local women in combat zones, performing critical cultural mediation and intelligence gathering roles. However, this service was often not formally documented or recognized, creating challenges for these service members in their military careers and benefits.

Key Provisions

• Requires the Secretary of Defense to review the service records of current and former members of the Armed Forces who served in female cultural support teams.
• Directs the Secretary to correct the service records to properly reflect the dates of service and duties performed in these teams.
• Ensures that this corrected service record information can be used to qualify for appropriate military awards, decorations, and benefits.
• Mandates the Secretary to submit a report to Congress detailing the number of service members impacted and the actions taken to correct their records.

Affected Parties and Impacts

This bill would directly benefit current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in female cultural support teams. By ensuring their service is properly documented, it would allow these individuals to receive the appropriate military awards, decorations, and benefits that correspond to their actual duties and contributions. This recognition could have significant impacts on their career advancement, retirement benefits, and overall military service record.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HR 6036 was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on November 12, 2025. It has been referred to the House Committee on Armed Services for further consideration and potential markup. If passed by the House, the bill would then need to be approved by the Senate and signed into law by the President before taking effect. The timeline for this process is uncertain, as it depends on the legislative priorities and schedules of the 119th Congress.