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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2026.

USA119th CongressSRES-709| Senate 
| Updated: 4/30/2026
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (24)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Mike Rounds (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James C. Justice (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Tina Smith (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Steve Daines (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week , which is observed annually from May 6 to May 12. It acknowledges the profound and diverse contributions of nurses to the United States healthcare system, recognizing them as patient advocates, front-line responders, and the largest component of the healthcare profession. The resolution highlights nurses' critical role in delivering quality care, improving patient outcomes, and serving as the cornerstone of public health infrastructure. Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes the need to strengthen nursing workforce development programs and support nursing education pathways to meet future healthcare demands. It encourages the people of the United States to observe National Nurses Week with appropriate recognition, ceremonies, and programs. This observance aims to demonstrate the vital importance of nurses in the everyday lives of patients and their continuous impact across all stages of life.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-561
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2020.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-224
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2019.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-626
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2022.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-208
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2021.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-689
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Hospital Week, to be observed from May 12 through May 18, 2024.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-676
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2024.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-201
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2023.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-166
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2017.
May 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-389
Submitted in House
Apr 30, 2026
Submitted in Senate
Apr 30, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Apr 30, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2175)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-561
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2020.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-224
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2019.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-626
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2022.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-208
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2021.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-689
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Hospital Week, to be observed from May 12 through May 18, 2024.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-676
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2024.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-201
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2023.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-166
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2017.


  • May 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-389
    Submitted in House


  • April 30, 2026
    Submitted in Senate


  • April 30, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • April 30, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2175)

Health

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-389: Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2025.
  • HRES 119-1264: Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Nurses Week", to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2026.
  • SRES 119-206: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2025.

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2026.

USA119th CongressSRES-709| Senate 
| Updated: 4/30/2026
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week , which is observed annually from May 6 to May 12. It acknowledges the profound and diverse contributions of nurses to the United States healthcare system, recognizing them as patient advocates, front-line responders, and the largest component of the healthcare profession. The resolution highlights nurses' critical role in delivering quality care, improving patient outcomes, and serving as the cornerstone of public health infrastructure. Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes the need to strengthen nursing workforce development programs and support nursing education pathways to meet future healthcare demands. It encourages the people of the United States to observe National Nurses Week with appropriate recognition, ceremonies, and programs. This observance aims to demonstrate the vital importance of nurses in the everyday lives of patients and their continuous impact across all stages of life.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-561
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2020.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-224
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2019.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-626
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2022.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-208
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2021.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-689
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Hospital Week, to be observed from May 12 through May 18, 2024.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-676
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2024.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-201
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2023.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-166
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2017.
May 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-389
Submitted in House
Apr 30, 2026
Submitted in Senate
Apr 30, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Apr 30, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2175)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-561
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2020.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-224
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2019.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-626
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2022.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-208
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2021.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-689
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Hospital Week, to be observed from May 12 through May 18, 2024.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-676
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2024.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-201
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2023.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-166
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2017.


  • May 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-389
    Submitted in House


  • April 30, 2026
    Submitted in Senate


  • April 30, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • April 30, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2175)
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (24)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Mike Rounds (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James C. Justice (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Tina Smith (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Steve Daines (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-389: Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2025.
  • HRES 119-1264: Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Nurses Week", to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2026.
  • SRES 119-206: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2025.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted