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HRES 1540118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Thanking and promoting the professions of perinatal nurses by encouraging participation in National Perinatal Nurses Week.

Policy Area: Health
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
Oct 11, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Executive Summary

H.Res.1540 is a House resolution from the 118th Congress that expresses thanks to and promotes the professions of perinatal nurses by encouraging participation in National Perinatal Nurses Week. The resolution aims to recognize the contributions of perinatal nurses in healthcare, particularly in maternal and newborn care. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but ultimately failed or expired without further action. There is no full text or detailed summary available for this resolution.

Bottom Line

This resolution sought to formally acknowledge perinatal nurses and promote awareness of their profession through National Perinatal Nurses Week but did not advance beyond committee referral.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution thanks and promotes the professions of perinatal nurses.
  • It encourages participation in National Perinatal Nurses Week to raise awareness.
  • The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but did not progress further.
Who Benefits?

['Perinatal nurses', 'Healthcare providers involved in maternal and newborn care', 'Organizations supporting nursing professions', 'Patients receiving perinatal care']

Potential Concerns

['No specific implementation or funding mechanisms are detailed in the available information.', 'As a House resolution, it does not carry the force of law or require enforcement.', 'Lack of detailed text limits assessment of any policy tradeoffs or oversight provisions.']

Political Context

The resolution was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It aligns with ongoing efforts to recognize healthcare professionals but did not advance to a vote or enactment. The lack of further action suggests limited legislative priority or competing agenda items.

Hidden Impact Review

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Clear Review
Categories Reviewed — Not Detected
Funding or enforcement authority
Broad or vague language
Indirect Effects

['Increased public awareness and appreciation of perinatal nursing professions.', 'Potential encouragement for healthcare organizations to support perinatal nurses through events or recognition during the designated week.', 'Possible positive impact on recruitment and retention in the perinatal nursing field due to heightened visibility.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of a full bill text and official summary limits detailed analysis. As a House resolution, this measure does not create binding legal obligations or funding. Transparency considerations include monitoring whether similar resolutions lead to substantive policy changes or resource allocations in healthcare. Oversight is minimal given the non-binding nature of the resolution.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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