HRES1508Referred to Committee
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Clinical Nurse Specialist Week".
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2026-09-02
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
HRES
ⓘType
Sponsor
Jennifer A. Kiggans
Republican · VA · Representative
Votes with party: 96.4% (641 recorded votes)
Full profile: /officials/K000399
Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (1)
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- House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2026-09-02
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1508 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1508 Supporting the goals and ideals of ``National Clinical Nurse Specialist Week''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 2, 2026 Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia (for herself and Ms. Underwood) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of ``National Clinical Nurse Specialist Week''. Whereas Clinical Nurse Specialists are advanced practice registered nurses focused on the care of the patient and how best to improve quality, safety, and outcomes; Whereas Clinical Nurse Specialists hold graduate-level education, including master's or doctoral degrees, and are licensed and certified to provide advanced assessment, diagnosis, and treatment across a wide range of specialty populations and care settings; Whereas the members of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists practice across the United States, providing expert clinical care, mentorship, and systems-level leadership in hospitals, clinics, long- term care, and community health settings nationwide; Whereas Clinical Nurse Specialists play a critical role in reducing hospital- acquired conditions, improving care transitions, supporting nursing workforce development, and advancing evidence-based practice; Whereas the Clinical Nurse Specialist role has historically lacked a distinct occupational classification in Federal labor statistics, limiting the ability of policymakers, workforce planners, and researchers to accurately track and support this segment of the nursing workforce; Whereas Clinical Nurse Specialists have demonstrated significant value in rural and underserved communities by extending access to specialized clinical expertise; Whereas the first week of September is recognized by the nursing profession as National Clinical Nurse Specialist Week, a time to celebrate the contributions of Clinical Nurse Specialists to the health and well-being of patients, families, and communities across the United States; and Whereas National Clinical Nurse Specialist Week provides an opportunity to raise public awareness of the Clinical Nurse Specialist role and to encourage the recruitment and retention of nurses into Clinical Nurse Specialist practice and education: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) supports the goals and ideals of ``National Clinical Nurse Specialist Week''; (2) recognizes the contributions of Clinical Nurse Specialists to improving patient outcomes, advancing nursing practice, and strengthening health care systems throughout the United States; (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Clinical Nurse Specialist Week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities; and (4) reaffirms its commitment to supporting policies that ensure the Clinical Nurse Specialist workforce is accurately counted, appropriately classified, and adequately supported in Federal health workforce planning. <all>
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