Bill · H.Res. 389· House(119-HRES-389)
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2025.
- Introduced
- 5/6/2025
- Last activity
- 5/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- David Joyce
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- 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 Nurses Week, which runs from May 6 through May 12, 2025. It recognizes the significant contributions nurses make to the United States healthcare system. The document highlights how nurses serve on the front lines during emergencies and act as patient advocates. It also notes that nurses are a major component of the healthcare profession and contribute to public health. Finally, the House of Representatives is encouraged to recognize these contributions and observe the week with appropriate activities.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+2
The resolution notes that nurses are well-positioned to increase access to nursing care throughout the United States.
Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?+1
The resolution highlights that nurses serve on the front lines during public health emergencies.
Does this put more money into medical research?+1
The resolution highlights the need to provide education to nurse research scientists to develop new care models.
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 Nurses: The resolution recognizes the significant contributions of nurses to the health care system of the United States.
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Encouragement of Observance: The resolution encourages the people of the United States to observe National Nurses Week with recognition, ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate the importance of nurses to the everyday lives of patients.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated 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.
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2Improves Pandemic Preparedness+1Increases Research Funding+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- 5/6/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-1264: Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Nurses Week", to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2026.
- 119-SRES-206: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2025.
- 119-SRES-709: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2026.
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