A resolution recognizing 2026 as "The Year of The Power of Nurses" in Celebration of the 130th Anniversary of the American Nurses Association.

SRES 583 is a ceremonial Senate resolution designating 2026 as "The Year of The Power of Nurses" to celebrate the 130th anniversary of the American Nurses Association (founded in 1896). It formally recognizes nurses as the largest healthcare workforce segment and honors their century-long contributions to public health, patient care, and pandemic response. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply affirms the Senate’s symbolic recognition of nurses’ roles through advocacy, education, and frontline service. It directly honors nurses nationwide and the American Nurses Association’s legacy, with no direct impact on individuals or healthcare systems.