Bill · H.Res. 1019· House(119-HRES-1019)
Recognizing the roles and the contributions of America's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their critical role in providing quality health care for the public and our Nation's Armed Forces, for more than 150 years and through multiple public health emergencies and beyond.
- Introduced
- 1/23/2026
- Last activity
- 1/23/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Janice Schakowsky
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes the roles and contributions of America's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). It highlights their work in providing quality health care to the public and the Nation's Armed Forces for over 150 years. The text notes that CRNAs administer more than 58,500,000 anesthetics to patients annually. It also points out their role as primary providers in rural and underserved areas. Finally, the resolution encourages the public and professionals to celebrate National CRNA Week and utilize CRNAs to their full potential.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The resolution highlights that CRNAs are primary providers of anesthesia in rural America.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The resolution highlights the role of CRNAs in providing essential services to underserved and at-risk populations.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The text notes that CRNAs provide services to millions of underserved and at-sks people in rural areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to care in rural areas: CRNAs serve as primary providers in rural America, which helps medical underserved areas offer essential services like obstetrical, surgical, trauma stabilization, and pain management (Whereas clause 3).
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Care for the military and veterans: CRNAs practice in various settings, including the United States military and Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities (Whereas clause 4).
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High-quality, cost-effective care: The resolution states that CRNAs provide high-quality and cost-effective anesthesia and pain management care (Whereas clause 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Veterans+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- 1/23/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
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