# 119-hres-1264: Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Nurses Week", to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2026.

119-hres-1264, Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Nurses Week", to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2026., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14] (R-OH); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1264
- Congress: 119
- Title: Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Nurses Week", to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2026.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-05-07
- Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14] (R-OH)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**Recognizing and supporting nurses** by backing National Nurses Week from May 6 through May 12, 2026 is the resolution's goal. It would express support for the American Nurses Association's week and highlight nurses' roles on the front lines, as patient advocates, and as leaders in research and public health. The resolution notes the nursing workforce includes more than 5 million registered nurses and that higher nurse staffing reduces complications and short hospital stays, saving money. It calls for stronger nursing workforce development, more doctorally prepared faculty, support for post-baccalaureate nursing pathways, and more nurse researchers, and it encourages Americans to observe the week with ceremonies and programs.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] (R-VA), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] (D-IL), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3593: Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1317: I CAN Act
- 119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
- 119-hr-7279: Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-hres-1264 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1264)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-3593: Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3593)
- [119-hr-1317: I CAN Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1317)
- [119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage A…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-842)
- [119-hr-7279: Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7279)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1264 (as of 2026-09-21).