Recognizing the heroism of our Nation's health care workers and first responders, including doctors, nurses, emergency medical services (EMS) professionals, medical staff, pharmacists, law enforcement personnel, and military personnel, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bill: 116-hres-916
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13]
Introduced: 2020-04-07
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health

Congressional tributes

Emergency medical services and trauma care

First responders and emergency personnel

Health personnel

Infectious and parasitic diseases
Latest action: action_date: 2020-04-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Summaries:
action_date: 2020-04-07
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This resolution recognizes health care workers and first responders for their bravery and contributions during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.<br> </p>

tv_txt: IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 916 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 7, 2020 Mr. Budd submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing the heroism of our Nation’s health care workers and first responders, including doctors, nurses, emergency medical services (EMS) professionals, medical staff, pharmacists, law enforcement personnel, and military personnel, during the COVID–19 pandemic.

Whereas there are approximately 18,000,000 health care workers, 1,130,000 firefighters, 891,000 emergency medical services (EMS) professionals, and 63,000,000 volunteers in the United States; Whereas the men and women working in our Nation’s health care facilities are putting their lives on the line to protect their fellow Americans who are suffering from COVID–19; Whereas despite the shortage of protective gear in many of our Nation’s hospitals, health care workers continue to show up and risk their lives to save the lives of others; Whereas these men and women continue to go above and beyond the call of duty to serve citizens across the Nation; Whereas law enforcement officers continue to check in on their neighbors and keep our communities safe; Whereas no part of our Nation could successfully battle this pandemic without the coordination and assistance of our first responders and health care providers; Whereas first responders serve as key sources of information to community and national leaders; and Whereas when people need help, these first responders are always counted upon to assist: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) health care workers and first responders should be recognized for their bravery and contributions during this global pandemic; and (2) the Federal Government should continue to honor the sacrifice these men and women make every day.