Recognizing 2026 as "The Year of The Power of Nurses" in Celebration of the 130th Anniversary of the American Nurses Association.

Summary

Designates the calendar year 2026 as a year to celebrate and recognize nurses and affirms the vital roles nurses play in the U.S. health care system, including clinical care, public health, research, education, leadership, and advocacy. The resolution lists findings and a statement of purpose praising nurses and marking the 130th anniversary of the American Nurses Association. This measure is ceremonial and declarative only: it makes no changes to law, provides no funding, and imposes no legal obligations or programmatic requirements.

• Declares 2026 as a year to celebrate and recognize nurses and "The Power of Nurses."
• Affirms nurses are the largest segment of the U.S. health care workforce and outlines their roles (care, research, education, public health, advocacy, leadership).
• Marks the 130th anniversary of the American Nurses Association in 2026.
• Includes findings and a statement of purpose but does not change laws or create binding obligations.
• Contains no funding, appropriations, or program authorizations.
• Is symbolic and intended to encourage recognition and awareness rather than mandate action.
• Likely to have limited practical impact beyond public recognition and morale/awareness benefits.