Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Clinical Nurse Specialist Week".

[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>