Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA)
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Clinical Nurse Specialist Week".
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of "National Clinical Nurse Specialist Week." It recognizes the contributions of Clinical Nurse Specialists in improving patient outcomes and strengthening health care systems. The resolution highlights that these professionals provide expert care, mentorship, and leadership across various settings. It also notes that the role has historically lacked a distinct occupational classification in Federal labor statistics. Finally, the House of Representatives aims to encourage public observation of this week through various activities and reaffirms its commitment to supporting the workforce through accurate counting and classification.
Yes
- Scored +3
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The resolution highlights the role of specialists in extending access to expertise in rural and underserved communities.
- Scored +2
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The text notes that Clinical Nurse Specialists extend specialized clinical expertise to rural communities.
- Scored +2
Is this likely to create jobs?
The resolution encourages recruitment and retention of nurses into specialized practice.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Contributions: The resolution recognizes the work of Clinical Nurse Specialists in improving patient outcomes and advancing nursing practice (Section 2).
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Public Awareness and Recruitment: The resolution encourages the public to observe National Clinical Nurse Specialist Week with programs and activities to raise awareness and encourage recruitment and retention into the practice and education (Whereas clauses).
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Workforce Planning Support: The resolution reaffirms a commitment to supporting policies that ensure this workforce is accurately counted, classified, and supported in Federal health workforce planning (Section 4).
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Access to Care: The text notes that these specialists provide value in rural and underserved communities by extending access to specialized clinical expertise (Whereas clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution highlights the role of specialists in extending access to expertise in rural and underserved communities.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The text notes that Clinical Nurse Specialists extend specialized clinical expertise to rural communities.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The resolution encourages recruitment and retention of nurses into specialized practice.
- 9/2/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Lauren UnderwoodDemocrat · Illinois