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.

Sponsor: Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic-IL)January 23, 2026

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House would formally recognize nurse anesthetists' vital role in healthcare

The House of Representatives would formally thank and promote Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) for their more than 150 years of service. This would encourage patients, hospitals, and policymakers to better use CRNAs, who provide over 58.5 million anesthetics each year. It also supports recognizing their work during National CRNA Week.

What Would Change

Today, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) provide anesthesia and pain management, administering over 58.5 million anesthetics each year, often in rural areas. If this resolution passes, the House of Representatives would formally recognize their 150 years of service and encourage greater use of their skills by health care providers and the public.

Key Provisions

The House would formally thank Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) for over 150 years of service.
The House would promote the CRNA profession.
The House would encourage patients, hospital leaders, and health care workers to use CRNAs to their full potential.
The House would encourage people to recognize CRNA work by participating in National CRNA Week.

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HRES 1019 · 119th Congress · January 23, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10

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.

What Would Change

Key Provisions

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