Bill · S.Res. 736· Senate(119-SRES-736)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Hospital Week, to be observed from May 10 through May 16, 2026.
- Introduced
- 5/14/2026
- Last activity
- 5/14/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313; text: CR S2311-2312)
- Sponsored by
- John Barrasso
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 1
- 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 resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Hospital Week, which is scheduled for May 10 through May 16, 2026. It acknowledges the history of National Hospital Day and National Hospital Week, noting their connection to Florence Nightingale. The resolution highlights the various types of hospitals in the U.S., including critical access, teaching, psychiatric, and VA medical centers. It also recognizes the massive number of patients treated and the large workforce employed by these institutions. Finally, the Senate resolves to support the week, recognize the role of hospitals, and encourage public observance.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+2
The resolution recognizes non-Federal psychiatric hospitals as essential partners in addressing mental health disorders.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+2
The resolution highlights the unique responsibility of VA medical centers in providing healthcare to millions of veterans.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+2
The resolution notes that critical access hospitals bring medical services closer to people who would otherwise have to travel long distances.
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 Hospital Contributions: The resolution recognizes the significant role hospitals play in delivering healthcare and the importance of their work to patients and communities (Resolution Section 2).
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Community Engagement: The Senate encourages people to observe the week through ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate how important hospitals are to everyday life (Resolution Section 3).
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Support for Essential Healthcare Hubs: The text notes that critical access hospitals serve as essential hubs that bring medical services closer to people who would otherwise have to travel long distances (Whereas Clause 1).
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Training of Future Providers: Teaching hospitals are recognized for providing essential training to future medical providers (Whereas Clause 2).
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Mental Health Support: Non-Federal psychiatric hospitals are identified as essential partners in addressing mental health and substance abuse disorders (Whereas Clause 3).
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Veterans Healthcare: Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers are noted as being uniquely responsible for providing healthcare to more than 9,100,000 veterans (Whereas Clause 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are 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.
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2Improves Mental Health Access+2Improves Veterans Healthcare+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Veterans+2
- 5/14/2026
- 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 S2313; text: CR S2311-2312)
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
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