Bill · H.Res. 1508· House(119-HRES-1508)
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Clinical Nurse Specialist Week".
- Introduced
- 9/2/2026
- Last activity
- 9/2/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Jennifer Kiggans
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of "National Clinical Nurse Specialist Week." It recognizes the contributions of Clinical Nurse Specialists in improving patient outcomes and strengthening health care systems. The resolution highlights that these professionals provide expert care, mentorship, and leadership across various settings. It also notes that the role has historically lacked a distinct occupational classification in Federal labor statistics. Finally, the House of Representatives aims to encourage public observation of this week through various activities and reaffirms its commitment to supporting the workforce through accurate counting and classification.
Yes
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The resolution highlights the role of specialists in extending access to expertise in rural and underserved communities.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2
The text notes that Clinical Nurse Specialists extend specialized clinical expertise to rural communities.
Is this likely to create jobs?+2
The resolution encourages recruitment and retention of nurses into specialized practice.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Contributions: The resolution recognizes the work of Clinical Nurse Specialists in improving patient outcomes and advancing nursing practice (Section 2).
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Public Awareness and Recruitment: The resolution encourages the public to observe National Clinical Nurse Specialist Week with programs and activities to raise awareness and encourage recruitment and retention into the practice and education (Whereas clauses).
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Workforce Planning Support: The resolution reaffirms a commitment to supporting policies that ensure this workforce is accurately counted, classified, and supported in Federal health workforce planning (Section 4).
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Access to Care: The text notes that these specialists provide value in rural and underserved communities by extending access to specialized clinical expertise (Whereas clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2
- 9/2/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Lauren UnderwoodDemocrat · Illinois