SRES583-119

In Committee

A resolution recognizing 2026 as "The Year of The Power of Nurses" in Celebration of the 130th Anniversary of the American Nurses Association.

119th Congress Introduced Jan 15, 2026

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This Senate resolution designates 2026 as The Year of The Power of Nurses, recognizing the 130th Anniversary of the American Nurses Association and honoring the extraordinary contributions of nurses to the health, safety, and prosperity of the United States.

Who Benefits and How

Nurses and the nursing profession benefit from official Senate recognition of their contributions, which raises public awareness and appreciation for the profession. The American Nurses Association benefits from the recognition of its 130th anniversary.

Who Bears the Burden and How

This is a non-binding resolution with no regulatory or financial impact, so no group bears a meaningful burden.

Key Provisions

  • Designates 2026 as The Year of The Power of Nurses
  • Recognizes the 130th Anniversary of the American Nurses Association
  • Honors nurses for their contributions to health, safety, and prosperity

Evidence Chain:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers.

At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Recognizes 2026 as The Year of The Power of Nurses in honor of the 130th Anniversary of the American Nurses Association and honors the contributions of nurses to the United States.

Key Policy Areas

Healthcare, Workforce Recognition

Primary Purpose

Recognizes 2026 as The Year of The Power of Nurses in honor of the 130th Anniversary of the American Nurses Association and honors the contributions of nurses to the United States.

Policy Domains

Healthcare Workforce Recognition

Resolution - Year of The Power of Nurses

Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
  • Nurses
  • American Nurses Association
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Contextual inference, no direct clause citation

Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 15, 2026

Mr. Merkley submitted the following resolution; which was referred to …

Jan 15, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. …

Jan 15, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Healthcare Workforce Recognition
Actor Mappings
"Senate"
→ Declares recognition of 2026 as Year of The Power of Nurses

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