This resolution is currently being reviewed by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. It was recently introduced and is waiting for the committee to decide if it should move forward. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
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Resolutions like this are common and usually pass quickly because they are not controversial and do not cost money.
Key Points
This resolution officially names the week of April 13 to April 19, 2026, as National Osteopathic Medicine Week. It is a way for the government to show appreciation for doctors of osteopathic medicine and their students.
The resolution highlights that there are over 167,000 of these doctors and 40,000 students in the United States. Many of them work in rural areas or places that do not have enough medical professionals.
It recognizes that these doctors focus on treating the whole person rather than just symptoms. More than half of these medical students choose to work in primary care, which helps fill the national shortage of family doctors.
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Milestones
1 milestone2 actions
Apr 16, 2026Senate
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1824)
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Apr 16, 2026
Submitted in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A resolution designating the week of April 13 through April 19, 2026, as "National Osteopathic Medicine Week".
Bill NumberSRES 674
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1824)
