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

# Summary of HR 6036 **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would ensure that members of the Armed Forces who served in female cultural support teams receive proper official recognition and credit for their service. Female cultural support teams were informal groups of women who worked alongside U.S. military units in Afghanistan and other locations to conduct cultural outreach and gather intelligence in communities where male soldiers couldn't interact with women due to local customs. The bill aims to formalize recognition of this service in military records and benefits. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects current and former military members—predominantly women—who served in these cultural support teams, as well as their families.

These individuals may be seeking formal acknowledgment of their service for purposes like veteran benefits, employment, or military credit records. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was sponsored by Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA). No specific provisions or details about how credit would be formally granted are listed in the available information.