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US HR1019

Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Janice Schakowsky

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • House resolution recognizing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) for over 150 years of providing anesthesia and pain management care to the public and Armed Forces

  • CRNAs administer more than 58,500,000 anesthetics annually and serve as primary anesthesia providers in rural America and medically underserved areas

  • The nation has approximately 69,000 CRNAs and student registered nurse anesthetists practicing in hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, military facilities, VA medical facilities, and specialist offices

  • National CRNA Week is observed January 18-24, 2026, to raise public awareness of the profession

  • Encourages patients, hospital administrators, health care professionals, and policymakers to utilize CRNAs to their full potential and participate in National CRNA Week

Legislative Description

Recognizing the roles and the contributions of America's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their critical role in providing quality health care for the public and our Nation's Armed Forces, for more than 150 years and through multiple public health emergencies and beyond.

Health

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy And Commerce1/23/2026

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