HRES 757119th CongressIntroduced

Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2025, as "National Hispanic Nurses Day" and recognizing the National Association of Hispanic Nurses as the leading organization representing and advocating for Hispanic nurses.

Introduced: Sep 23, 2025

Healthcare

Standard Summary

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This House Resolution (H. Res. 757) is a ceremonial measure that expresses support for designating September 22, 2025 as National Hispanic Nurses Day and recognizes the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) as the leading organization representing and advocating for Hispanic nurses. It is non-binding and does not create new law, funding, or regulatory requirements. The resolution emphasizes the important role of Hispanic nurses in delivering culturally competent care, advancing health equity, and leading efforts to reduce health care disparities, particularly in underserved Hispanic communities. It also highlights NAHN’s long-standing advocacy work and invites public observance of the day through ceremonies and programs.

Key Points

1Non-binding, ceremonial resolution that expresses support, not legislation establishing a legal holiday or new authority.
2Expresses support for designating September 22, 2025, as National Hispanic Nurses Day, as proposed by NAHN.
3Recognizes NAHN as the leading organization representing Hispanic nurses (RNs, LPNs, APNs) and its role in advancing health equity.
4Highlights the contributions of Hispanic nurses to culturally and ethnically competent care and to reducing health care disparities.
5Encourages observance of National Hispanic Nurses Day with appropriate recognition activities and programs; underscores NAHN’s ongoing advocacy work, including its Day on Capitol Hill events.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: Hispanic nurses and Hispanic communities, and the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN).Secondary group/area affected: The broader nursing profession, health care providers, policymakers, and advocates focused on health equity and disparities.Additional impacts: Increases public awareness of the role of Hispanic nurses, may bolster NAHN’s advocacy and leadership efforts, and reinforces cultural competence within health care discussions. As a resolution, it does not authorize spending or create enforceable obligations.

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