Bill · S.Res. 546· Senate(119-SRES-546)
A resolution designating November 2025 as "National Hospice and Palliative Care Month".
- Introduced
- 12/16/2025
- Last activity
- 12/16/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8793; text: CR S8782)
- Sponsored by
- Jacky Rosen
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
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 designates November 2025 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. It points out that palliative care and hospice services empower individuals with serious illnesses or injuries to live as fully as possible with family support. The text notes the importance of ensuring access to these services for all people in the United States regardless of age, race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. It also highlights the need for more training opportunities for health care professionals. Finally, the resolution encourages the people of the United States to increase their understanding of hospice and palliative care and to recognize the dedication of caregivers, staff, and volunteers.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+2
Brings positive recognition and awareness to hospice and palliative care services commonly utilized by seniors.
Would retired people be better off under this?+2
Highlights the value of hospice and palliative care which provides significant support for retirees with serious illnesses.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+2
The resolution promotes awareness and understanding of hospice and palliative care options for patients.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Encouraging Awareness and Education: The text encourages the people of the United States to increase their understanding and awareness of hospice care for patients with a serious illness or injury, the benefits of early palliative care, and the importance of grief support for caregivers and loved ones, as outlined in resolved section (2)(A). This is positive because it helps people better understand available healthcare options.
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Recognizing Caregivers and Staff: The resolution encourages people to recognize the care and dedication of millions of family caregivers, as well as tens of thousands of palliative care and hospice staff and volunteers, under resolved section (2)(B). This is positive as it brings public appreciation to those who provide vital support during difficult times.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Middle Aged+1Good For People With Disabilities+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2
- 12/16/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8793; text: CR S8782)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Tammy BaldwinDemocrat · Wisconsin
John BarrassoRepublican · Wyoming
Deb FischerRepublican · Nebraska