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SRES 676118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2024.

Policy Area: Health
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
May 7, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3506)

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Executive Summary

Senate Resolution 676 from the 118th Congress is a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, which is to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2024. The resolution was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill did not advance beyond committee and is listed as failed or expired. There is no full text or detailed summary available for this resolution, and it primarily serves a symbolic or commemorative purpose rather than establishing new legal requirements or funding.

Bottom Line

S.Res. 676 is a non-binding resolution recognizing National Nurses Week in 2024, which did not pass out of committee and has no binding policy effects.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, observed May 6-12, 2024.
  • It was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • The resolution did not advance and is marked as failed or expired, indicating no legislative enactment.
Who Benefits?

['Nurses and nursing organizations', 'Healthcare sector stakeholders', 'General public recognizing nursing contributions']

Potential Concerns

['No direct implementation or funding provisions are included, limiting practical impact.', 'As a resolution, it carries no legal authority or enforceable mandates.', 'Lack of detailed text or summary limits public understanding of specific goals or actions.']

Political Context

This resolution fits within a common legislative practice of recognizing and supporting professional groups through symbolic measures. It was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and referred to the relevant committee but did not progress further. Such resolutions typically do not require extensive debate or resources and serve to highlight issues or groups without creating binding obligations.

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Indirect Effects

['May raise public awareness and appreciation of nurses during National Nurses Week.', 'Could encourage similar future resolutions or initiatives recognizing healthcare professionals.', 'Limited direct policy impact but potential symbolic influence on public and legislative attitudes.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of a full bill text and official summary limits detailed analysis. As a non-binding resolution, this bill does not create enforceable policy or funding changes, reducing oversight complexity. Monitoring such resolutions can be useful for understanding congressional priorities and symbolic support trends but offers limited insight into substantive legislative action.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 90%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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