119-hres593

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 593 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 593

Congratulating the Oncology Nursing Society on the occasion of its 50th 
 anniversary, and for other purposes.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 July 17, 2025

 Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia (for herself and Ms. Bonamici) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
 Commerce

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 RESOLUTION

Congratulating the Oncology Nursing Society on the occasion of its 50th 
 anniversary, and for other purposes.

Whereas the Oncology Nursing Society

    (ONS) was founded in 1975 with the mission 
 to promote excellence in oncology nursing and quality cancer care;
Whereas ONS has grown to represent over 100,000 oncology nurses in the United 
 States and serves as the professional home to more than 35,000 members;
Whereas the impact of cancer on our Nation cannot be underestimated or 
 overlooked, with 2,041,910 new cancer cases diagnosed and 618,120 cancer 
 deaths estimated in the United States in 2025, and more than 18,000,000 
 Americans counting themselves among the cancer survivor community;
Whereas cancer is a complex, multifaceted, and chronic disease, with patients 
 being best served by a multidisciplinary health care team specialized in 
 oncology care, including nurses who are certified in the specialty;
Whereas oncology nurses are involved in the care of a cancer patient from 
 diagnosis through the end of treatment, being the front-line providers 
 administering chemotherapy and other novel anticancer treatments, 
 managing patient therapies and side effects, working with insurance 
 companies to ensure that patients receive appropriate treatment, 
 providing education and counseling to patients and family members, 
 performing other daily acts of care on behalf of cancer patients, and 
 conducting research that expands the evidence for standards of care and 
 validating oncology nursing practice outcomes;
Whereas, for five decades, ONS has honored and maintained nursing's historical 
 and essential commitment to advocacy for the public good by providing 
 oncology nurses with access to the highest quality educational programs, 
 cancer-care resources, research opportunities, and networks for peer 
 support; and
Whereas the 50th anniversary of ONS marks a significant milestone in the 
 organization's history and provides an opportunity to celebrate its 
 achievements and contributions to the field of oncology nursing; Now, 
 therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

    (1) congratulates the Oncology Nursing Society on the 
 occasion of its 50th anniversary;

    (2) recognizes the integral role oncology nurses play in 
 our Nation's cancer-care delivery system, and the invaluable 
 contributions of the Oncology Nursing Society to patient care, 
 teaching, research, administration, and education in the field 
 of oncology;

    (3) commends the dedication of Oncology Nursing Society 
 members to our Nation's cancer patients and their ongoing 
 commitment to improving and ensuring access to quality cancer 
 care for all cancer patients and their families; and

    (4) encourages continued support for the Oncology Nursing 
 Society in its important endeavor to promote excellence in 
 oncology nursing and quality cancer care.
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