Senate Resolution Supporting National Nurses Week 2025

Original title: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2025.

Last action · May 6, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2778)Sponsors: Jeff Merkley and 17 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, 2025. It highlights the role of nurses in patient advocacy, public health, and clinical research.

Why it matters

This serves as an official federal acknowledgment of the nursing profession, encouraging public recognition and ceremonies during the designated week without changing any laws or funding.

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.

Directly affected

Nurses

The resolution provides formal federal recognition of their professional contributions.

Indirectly affected

American Nurses Association

The organization is recognized as the founder of the week being supported by the Senate.

Key Facts

The Senate supports the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week.
National Nurses Week is designated to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2025.
The resolution recognizes May 6 as 'National Recognition Day for Nurses'.
There are an estimated 4,900,000 registered nurses in the United States.

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The resolution cites that increased nurse staffing levels are linked to decreased patient complications and shorter hospital stays.
The resolution encourages the public to hold ceremonies and activities to recognize nurses.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide new funding for nurses?

No, this is a non-binding that expresses support and recognition; it does not allocate funds or change existing laws.

What is the purpose of National Nurses Week?

It is intended to recognize the contributions of nurses to the healthcare system, patient advocacy, and public health.

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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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May 6, 2025SenateCommittee
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2778)
May 6, 2025SenateIntroduced
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