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118TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 1544 

Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2024, as ‘‘National 

Hispanic Nurses Day’’ and recognizing the National Association of Hispanic Nurses as the leading organization representing and advocating 

for Hispanic nurses. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

OCTOBER 15, 2024 

Ms. BARRAGA ́N (for herself, Mr. GARCI ́A of Illinois, Mr. HORSFORD, Mr. 

CARBAJAL, Mr. CA ́RDENAS, Mr. CORREA, Mr. COSTA, Ms. ESCOBAR, Mr. 

GRIJALVA, Mrs. RAMIREZ, Ms. SALINAS, Ms. SA ́NCHEZ, Mr. SOTO, Mr. 

TAKANO, Mr. VARGAS, and Ms. VELA ́ZQUEZ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 

RESOLUTION 

Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 

2024, 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; 


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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; 


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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 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) supports the goals and ideals, and the des3 ignation, of National Hispanic Nurses Day, as pro4 posed by the National Association of Hispanic 

5 Nurses, recognizing the National Association of His6 panic Nurses as the leading organization rep7 resenting Hispanic nurses; 

8 (2) recognizes the significant contributions of 

9 Hispanic nurses and the National Association of 

10 Hispanic Nurses’ leadership in promoting health 

11 care equity and eliminating health care disparities in 

12 Hispanic communities across the United States; and 

13 (3) encourages the people of the United States 

14 to observe National Hispanic Nurses Day with ap15 propriate recognition ceremonies, activities, and pro16 grams to demonstrate the importance of Hispanic 

17 nurses and the National Association of Hispanic 


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1 Nurses’ continued leadership in health care advocacy 

2 and cultural competence. 

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