Recognizing the important role America's forensic nurses play in supporting survivors and addressing violence.
HRES 938 is a symbolic House resolution recognizing forensic nurses for their critical role in supporting violence survivors and addressing violence-related health impacts. It directly honors forensic nurses - such as sexual assault nurse examiners and trauma specialists - who provide trauma-informed care to patients affected by violence, including sexual assault, abuse, and human trafficking. The resolution highlights that over 2 million people annually receive treatment for violence-related injuries and notes forensic nursing's 30-year history as a specialty, though it does not create new policies or funding. It serves as a formal acknowledgment of their work, not a legislative change.
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Introduced Feb 22, 2022
Last action Feb 23, 2022
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Feb 23, 2022
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Feb 22, 2022
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Feb 22, 2022
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Ann M. Kuster
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John Katko
RRepublican
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Pramila Jayapal
DDemocratic
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