U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR1567: Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2026, as "National Hispanic Nurses Day" and recognizing the National Association of Hispanic Nurses as the leading organization representing and advocating for Hispanic nurses.
Status: In committee, September 21, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, September 21, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1567 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 21, 2026 Ms. Barragán (for herself, Mr. García of Illinois , Mr. Horsford , Mr. Carbajal , Mr. Carson , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Correa , Mr. Costa , Mr. Vicente Gonzalez of Texas , Mrs. Grijalva , Ms. Matsui , Mr. Menendez , Ms. Salinas , Mr. Soto , Mr. Takano , Mrs. Torres of California , Mrs. Trahan , and Ms. Velázquez ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2026, as National Hispanic Nurses Day and recognizing the National Association of Hispanic Nurses as the leading organization representing and advocating for Hispanic nurses. Whereas Hispanic nurses play a critical role in the health care system and continue to make significant contributions to the Nation's health; Whereas Hispanic nurses provide culturally and ethnically competent care, addressing the unique needs of diverse communities and leading efforts in reducing health care disparities; Whereas Hispanic nurses are well-positioned to provide leadership in eliminating health care disparities, especially in underserved Hispanic communities through their advocacy, education, and clinical expertise; Whereas, since 1975, the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN), with chapters throughout 24 States and growing, has been the …
Sponsors
- Nanette Barragan (D) · primary sponsor
- Jesus Garcia (D, HD-IL-4)
- Steven Horsford (D, HD-004)
- Salud Carbajal (D)
- Andre Carson (D, HD-IN-7)
- Yvette Clarke (D, HD-009)
- Luis Correa (D, HD-CA-46)
- Jim Costa (D)
- Vicente Gonzalez (D, HD-034)
- Adelita Grijalva (D, HD-007)
- Doris Matsui (D)
- Robert Menendez (D, HD-008)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- : Submitted in House
Subjects: Health
Common questions
- What is HR1567?
- HR1567 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2026, as "National Hispanic Nurses Day" and recognizing the National Association of Hispanic Nurses as the leading organization representing and advocating for Hispanic nurses.
- What is the status of HR1567?
- In committee as of September 21, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (September 21, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1567?
- Nanette Barragan (D), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1567?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1567
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