A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2025.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring National Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2025) and expressing the Senate's appreciation for nurses' contributions to American healthcare. It is a non-binding resolution that creates no new laws, policies, or funding.
Who Benefits and How
This resolution provides symbolic recognition to nurses and the American Nurses Association, which founded National Nurses Week. While it creates no tangible benefits like funding or policy changes, it serves as an official expression of Congressional support for the nursing profession.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No one bears any burden from this resolution. It is purely ceremonial and creates no requirements, costs, or restrictions on any individual, organization, or government agency.
Key Provisions
- Expresses Senate support for National Nurses Week and its goals
- Recognizes the significant contributions of nurses to the U.S. healthcare system
- Encourages Americans to observe National Nurses Week with appropriate recognition and activities
- Acknowledges National Nurses Week as established by the American Nurses Association
- Emphasizes the importance of nurses in patients' everyday lives
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
A resolution supporting National Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2025) and recognizing nurses' contributions to the U.S. healthcare system.
Who Benefits
- Nurses
- American Nurses Association
- Healthcare workforce
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare, Workforce Recognition
Primary Purpose
A resolution supporting National Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2025) and recognizing nurses' contributions to the U.S. healthcare system.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"This is a non-binding Senate resolution expressing support for National Nurses Week. It has no legal force and creates no policy changes, appropriations, or regulatory requirements."
Identified Gains
- Nurses
- American Nurses Association
- Healthcare workforce
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Merkley (for himself, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Barrasso, Mrs. Blackburn, …
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. …
Introduced in Senate
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