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The resolution designates 2026 as a year of national recognition for nurses and health care workers to raise awareness and honor their contributions—providing symbolic recognition without creating policy changes or funding.
Nurses and other health care workers are formally recognized nationwide in 2026, increasing public awareness of their contributions.
No direct drawbacks identified; the resolution is purely symbolic and does not create obligations or funding.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Introduced January 15, 2026 by Jeff Merkley · Last progress January 15, 2026
Designates the calendar year 2026 as a year to celebrate "The Power of Nurses," recognizes the American Nurses Association's 130th anniversary, and affirms the importance of nurses as the largest segment of the U.S. health care workforce. The resolution highlights nurses' roles in direct care, education, research, public health, and health policy and honors their contributions to patients and communities.