119-hres757

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 757 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 757

 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.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 September 23, 2025

 Ms. Barrag?n (for herself, Mr. Garc?a of Illinois, Mr. Horsford, Ms. 
 Salinas, Mrs. Torres of California, Mr. Takano, Mr. Correa, Mr. 
 Carbajal, Mr. Costa, Mrs. Trahan, Ms. Escobar, Mr. Vargas, Mr. Soto, 
 Ms. Vel?zquez, Mr. Vicente Gonzalez of Texas, and Mr. Menendez) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
 on Energy and Commerce

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 RESOLUTION

 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.

Whereas Hispanic nurses play a critical role in the health care system and 
 continue to make significant contributions to the Nation's health;
Whereas Hispanic nurses provide culturally and ethnically competent care, 
 addressing the unique needs of diverse communities and leading efforts 
 in reducing health care disparities;
Whereas Hispanic nurses are well-positioned to provide leadership in eliminating 
 health care disparities, especially in underserved Hispanic communities 
 through their advocacy, education, and clinical expertise;
Whereas, since 1975, the National Association of Hispanic Nurses

    (NAHN) , with 
 chapters throughout 24 States and growing, has been the premier 
 organization representing Hispanic nurses (RNs/LPNs/APNs) and advancing 
 the health of Hispanic communities across the United States, leading 
 advocacy efforts and promoting educational, professional, and leadership 
 opportunities for Hispanic nurses;
Whereas, since September is the month set aside to honor the contributions of 
 Hispanics, it is only fitting that Hispanic nurses, who have made 
 significant contributions to their community and country, be recognized 
 and honored;
Whereas the designation of National Hispanic Nurses Day will raise awareness of 
 the vital role Hispanic nurses play in the health care system and help 
 pave the way for the continued essential work of NAHN in advancing 
 health care for Hispanic communities;
Whereas, each February, NAHN convenes over 100 nursing leaders from academia, 
 research, education, and practice in Washington, DC, for a Day on 
 Capitol Hill to promote critical legislation that improves the health 
 and well-being of Hispanic communities across the United States;
Whereas Hispanic nurses serve as key allies to Congress, working closely with 
 legislators to improve the education, retention, recruitment, and 
 practice of all nurses, particularly in advocating for the health and 
 safety of underserved Hispanic communities;
Whereas Hispanic nurses add needed diversity to the nursing profession and 
 continue to be pivotal in supporting the needs of underserved and 
 underresourced communities, particularly those severely impacted by 
 COVID-19 pandemic; and
Whereas NAHN has positioned itself as the primary voice and go-to resource for 
 advocating on behalf of Hispanic nurses and communities, especially in 
 addressing health care challenges in a post-COVID era: Now, therefore, 
 be it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

    (1) supports the goals and ideals, and the designation, of 
 National Hispanic Nurses Day, as proposed by the National 
 Association of Hispanic Nurses, recognizing the National 
 Association of Hispanic Nurses as the leading organization 
 representing Hispanic nurses;

    (2) recognizes the significant contributions of Hispanic 
 nurses and the National Association of Hispanic Nurses' 
 leadership in promoting health care equity and eliminating 
 health care disparities in Hispanic communities across the 
 United States; and

    (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
 National Hispanic Nurses Day with appropriate recognition 
 ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate the 
 importance of Hispanic nurses and the National Association of 
 Hispanic Nurses' continued leadership in health care advocacy 
 and cultural competence.
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