Congress·In Committee·S.Res. 206

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

National Nurses Week: Honoring Healthcare Workers

May 6, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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This resolution is currently in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for review. It was recently introduced and is waiting for the committee to take further action. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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Very likely to pass

This is a non-controversial, bipartisan resolution that honors a popular profession. These types of resolutions almost always pass without opposition.

Key Points

This resolution officially recognizes May 6 through May 12, 2025, as National Nurses Week. It honors the hard work and dedication of the more than 4.9 million registered nurses across the United States.
The proposal highlights how nurses improve patient safety and lower hospital costs. It notes that when there are enough nurses on staff, patients often have fewer complications and shorter hospital stays.
The resolution encourages people across the country to celebrate nurses with special ceremonies and activities. It aims to show how important nurses are to the daily lives of patients and the entire healthcare system.

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Milestones

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May 6, 2025Senate

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2778)

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May 6, 2025

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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

Bill NumberSRES 206

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2778)

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D: 7R: 10

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