U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR1508: Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Clinical Nurse Specialist Week".
Status: In committee, September 2, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, September 2, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1508 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 2, 2026 Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia (for herself and Ms. Underwood ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clinical Nurse Specialist Week . Whereas Clinical Nurse Specialists are advanced practice registered nurses focused on the care of the patient and how best to improve quality, safety, and outcomes; Whereas Clinical Nurse Specialists hold graduate-level education, including master's or doctoral degrees, and are licensed and certified to provide advanced assessment, diagnosis, and treatment across a wide range of specialty populations and care settings; Whereas the members of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists practice across the United States, providing expert clinical care, mentorship, and systems-level leadership in hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and community health settings nationwide; Whereas Clinical Nurse Specialists play a critical role in reducing hospital-acquired conditions, improving care transitions, supporting nursing workforce development, and advancing evidence-based practice; Whereas the Clinical Nurse Specialist role has historically lacked a distinct occupational classification in Federal labor statistics, limiting the ability of policymakers, workforce planners, and researchers to accurately track and support this segment of the nursing workforce; Whereas Clinical Nurse Specialists have demonstrated significant value in rural and underserved communities by …
Sponsors
- Jennifer Kiggans (R, HD-002) · primary sponsor
- Lauren Underwood (D, HD-014)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- : Submitted in House
Subjects: Health
Common questions
- What is HR1508?
- HR1508 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Clinical Nurse Specialist Week".
- What is the status of HR1508?
- In committee as of September 2, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (September 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1508?
- Jennifer Kiggans (R, HD-002), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR1508?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1508
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