A resolution recognizing 2026 as "The Year of The Power of Nurses" in Celebration of the 130th Anniversary of the American Nurses Association.
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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:
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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
Resolution - Year of The Power of Nurses
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Nurses
- American Nurses Association
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Merkley submitted the following resolution; which was referred to …
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. …
Introduced in Senate
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "Senate"
- → Declares recognition of 2026 as Year of The Power of Nurses
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