Bill · S.Res. 206· Senate(119-SRES-206)

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

Age: 70 years

Oregon

Introduced: 5/6/2025
Last activity: 5/6/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2778)
Sponsored by: Jeff Merkley
Cosponsors: - 7 - 10

Health

Introduced
In Committee

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This bill supports the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, which is to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2025. It highlights the annual celebration starting on National Recognition Day for Nurses and ending on the birthday of Florence Nightingale. The text recognizes the important contributions nurses make in providing safe, high-quality health care and serving on the front lines during wartime, natural disasters, and public health emergencies. It notes that nurses represent the largest single component of the health care profession with over 4,900,000 registered nurses in the United States. Furthermore, the legislation highlights that nursing has been voted the most honest and ethical profession in the country. Finally, the resolution states that the Senate supports National Nurses Week and encourages the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate recognition and activities.

Yes· 3 of 21

Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The resolution acknowledges that nurses are positioned to increase access to nursing care and improve health outcomes.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
Increased access to care and cost savings from better outcomes benefit low-income households.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+2
Increased access to care and cost savings from better outcomes benefit middle-class households.