Title: Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2020, as "National Hispanic Nurses Day".
Policy area: Health

Summary:
This resolution supports the designation of National Hispanic Nurses day and recognizes the contribution of these nurses to the U.S. health care system.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1141 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1141

   Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2020, as 
                   ``National Hispanic Nurses Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 22, 2020

  Ms. Shalala (for herself, Mr. Garcia of Illinois, Mr. Grijalva, Ms. 
Garcia of Texas, Mr. Soto, Mr. Serrano, Ms. Roybal-Allard, Mr. Panetta, 
 Mr. Sires, Mrs. Lee of Nevada, Mrs. Napolitano, Ms. Mucarsel-Powell, 
  Mr. Vela, Ms. Jackson Lee, Ms. Johnson of Texas, Ms. Barragan, Mr. 
  Cardenas, and Mr. San Nicolas) 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, 2020, as 
                   ``National Hispanic Nurses Day''.

Whereas the World Health Organization declared 2020 as the year of the Nurse and 
        Midwife, and coincidentally, 2020 is experiencing unprecedented times 
        highlighting the intelligence, agility, grit, and tenacity of nurses in 
        all sectors across the Nation;
Whereas a special group of nurses in the Nation are the Hispanic nurses;
Whereas Hispanic nurses provide culturally and ethnically competent care and are 
        educated to be sensitive to regional and community customs of persons 
        needing care;
Whereas Hispanic nurses are well-positioned to provide leadership to eliminate 
        health care disparities that exist in the Nation;
Whereas, since 1975, the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) has 
        represented Hispanic nurses (RNs/LPNs) in the United States and is the 
        only nursing organization for Hispanic nurses whose mission is to 
        advance the health in Hispanic communities and to lead, promote, and 
        advocate for educational, professional, and leadership opportunities for 
        Hispanic nurses;
Whereas, since September is the month that has been set aside to honor the 
        contributions of Hispanics, it is only fitting that Hispanic nurses be 
        recognized and honored during this time for their outstanding 
        contributions to their community and country;
Whereas the designation of an observation day will help to raise awareness of 
        the accomplishments of Hispanic nurses and pave the way for the 
        important work that they must continue to carry out;
Whereas, each February, NAHN convenes nearly 100 nursing leaders from academia, 
        research, education, and practice in Washington, DC, for a Day on 
        Capitol Hill promoting legislation that improves the health of Hispanic 
        communities;
Whereas Hispanic nurses are strong allies to Congress as they help inform, 
        educate, and work closely with legislators to improve the education, 
        retention, recruitment, and practice of all nurses and, more 
        importantly, the health and safety of the patients they care for; and
Whereas Hispanic nurses add needed diversity to the profession, and these nurses 
        have engaged in numerous ways to support community and needs of an 
        overlooked, under resourced, and underserved population being severely 
        impacted by COVID-19: 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;
            (2) recognizes the significant contributions of Hispanic 
        nurses to the health care system of 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 to the everyday lives of patients 
        and communities they serve.
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