Roger Wicker (R-MS)
A resolution designating the week of April 13 through April 19, 2026, as "National Osteopathic Medicine Week".
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1824)
In committee
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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 Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates the week of April 13 through April 19, 2026, as "National Osteopathic Medicine Week." It aims to recognize the various contributions osteopathic physicians have made to the United States healthcare system. Additionally, the resolution seeks to celebrate the role of osteopathic medical colleges in training future physicians.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +1
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The resolution notes that osteopathic medical school graduates often practice in medically underserved areas.
- Scored +1
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The resolution states that osteopathic medical schools train physicians who practice in rural communities.
- Scored +1
Does this make college cost less?
The resolution celebrates the role of osteopathic medical colleges in training future physicians.
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 Healthcare Contributions: The resolution recognizes the contributions of osteopathic physicians to the healthcare system of the United States (Section 2).
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Celebration of Medical Training: The resolution celebrates the role that colleges of osteopathic medicine play in training the next generation of physicians (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are identified in the provided text.
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution notes that osteopathic medical school graduates often practice in medically underserved areas. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The resolution states that osteopathic medical schools train physicians who practice in rural communities.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — The resolution celebrates the role of osteopathic medical colleges in training future physicians.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution highlights the role of osteopathic physicians in training and practicing in underserved communities and addressing physician shortages.
- 4/16/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1824)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Martin HeinrichDemocrat · New Mexico