Designating November 2025 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This Senate resolution officially designates November 2025 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. It aims to increase public understanding of hospice care for seriously ill patients, the benefits of early palliative care integration, and the importance of grief support for caregivers and families.
Who Benefits and How
Hospice and palliative care providers benefit from increased public awareness and recognition of their services. Family caregivers, hospice staff, and volunteers receive formal Senate recognition for their dedication. Patients with serious illnesses benefit indirectly through greater public understanding that may lead to earlier access to appropriate end-of-life care services.
Who Bears the Burden and How
This is a commemorative resolution with no regulatory requirements or financial obligations. No entity faces new costs, mandates, or restrictions. The resolution is purely symbolic and declaratory.
Key Provisions
- Designates November 2025 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
- Encourages public awareness of hospice care, palliative care integration, and grief support
- Recognizes family caregivers and hospice/palliative care professionals and volunteers
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Designates November 2025 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month to raise awareness about end-of-life care services and recognize caregivers, hospice staff, and volunteers.
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare, Social Welfare
Primary Purpose
Designates November 2025 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month to raise awareness about end-of-life care services and recognize caregivers, hospice staff, and volunteers.
Policy Domains
Senate Resolution - Commemorative Designation
Identified Gains
- Hospice care providers
- Palliative care providers
- Family caregivers
- Hospice staff and volunteers
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Ms. Rosen (for herself, Mr. Barrasso, Mrs. Fischer, and Ms. …
Stakeholder Effects
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_senate"
- → United States Senate
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