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Senate Resolution Supporting National Hospital Week 2026

Original title: SENATE RESOLUTION 736--SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK, TO BE OBSERVED FROM MAY 10 THROUGH MAY 16, 2026

May 14, 2026

healthcarehospitalspublic healthnursingveterans affairs

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution serves as an official federal acknowledgment of the healthcare sector's role, though it does not change laws, funding, or hospital operations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Hospital workers

The resolution formally recognizes their contributions to the healthcare system.

Patients

The resolution acknowledges the role of hospitals in providing care to the public.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 14, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The U.S. Senate passed a resolution officially recognizing National Hospital Week, observed from May 10 to May 16, 2026. The resolution honors the contributions of hospital workers and highlights the role of hospitals in the American healthcare system.

Key Facts

  • The Senate officially supports the goals and ideals of National Hospital Week, observed May 10–16, 2026.
  • There are approximately 6,100 hospitals in the United States as of 2026.
  • Hospitals employed more than 5,759,900 individuals as of March 2026.
  • In 2025, U.S. hospitals provided care to more than 35,658,583 admitted patients.
  • In 2025, U.S. hospitals delivered more than 3,600,000 babies.
  • There are 1,383 critical access hospitals serving rural populations.
  • There are nearly 1,700 teaching hospitals, including roughly 300 major academic medical centers.
  • There are 656 non-Federal psychiatric hospitals.
  • There are 170 Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers serving over 9,100,000 veterans.
  • National Hospital Day was originally established in 1921 by President Warren G. Harding.
  • National Hospital Week was established in 1953.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change hospital funding or regulations?
No. This is a symbolic resolution expressing support for the healthcare industry and does not alter laws, funding, or hospital operations.
Why is National Hospital Week held in May?
It coincides with the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, which is May 12.

Why It Matters

This resolution serves as an official federal acknowledgment of the healthcare sector's role, though it does not change laws, funding, or hospital operations.

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Historical Context of Hospital Recognition

The resolution traces the origin of hospital recognition from a single day established in 1921 to a full week established in 1953.

Warren G. HardingFlorence Nightingale

Connected Entities

personAngus King“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the resolution.”Map →
personMarsha Blackburn“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the resolution.”Map →
personFlorence Nightingale“Founder of modern nursing whose birthday coincides with the week.”Map →
personJohn Barrasso“U.S. Senator who submitted the resolution.”Map →
personShelley Moore Capito“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the resolution.”Map →
personCynthia Lummis“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the resolution.”Map →
personRoger Wicker“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the resolution.”Map →
personSheldon Whitehouse“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the resolution.”Map →
personWarren G. Harding“Former President who established National Hospital Day in 1921.”Map →

Sources

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