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Read. Follow. Verify.House Resolution Supporting National Nurses Week 2026
Last action · May 7, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Sponsors: David Joyce and 3 others
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What This Bill Would Do
This formally recognizes the contributions of nurses to the U.S. healthcare system and supports the observance of National Nurses Week from May 6 to May 12, 2026. It highlights the role of nurses in patient advocacy, public health, and clinical research.
This serves as an official federal acknowledgment of the nursing profession, encouraging public recognition and ceremonies during the designated week in May 2026.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Registered Nurses
The resolution formally recognizes their professional contributions and advocates for increased workforce development and education support.
Nursing Students
The resolution expresses support for nursing education pathways and workforce development programs.
Key Facts
- The House of Representatives officially supports the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week.
- National Nurses Week is designated to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2026.
- The resolution recognizes nurses as the largest single component of the U.S. healthcare profession, with an estimated 5,000,000 registered nurses.
- The resolution cites that increased nurse staffing levels are associated with decreased patient complications and shorter hospital stays.
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- The resolution encourages the public to hold ceremonies and activities to recognize the importance of nurses.
- The resolution identifies the need to strengthen nursing workforce development, including increasing doctorally prepared faculty.
- The resolution supports nursing education pathways, including for post-baccalaureate students.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- May 7, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- May 7, 2026HouseSubmitted in House
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Focus on Nursing Education
The resolution explicitly calls for strengthening nursing workforce development and increasing the number of doctorally prepared faculty, signaling a legislative interest in addressing nursing shortages through education.
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- Controversy0Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
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