[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 74 (Monday, May 5, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1814]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING NATIONAL NURSES DAY

  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of 
National Nurses Day to thank the women and men across our country who 
care for the sick, comfort the hurting, and keep our healthcare system 
running.
  I began my own medical career as a nurse. My sister was a nurse, and 
my husband was a nurse. I understand the long hours, emotional toll, 
and deep responsibility, commitment, and gratification that come with 
the job.
  Today, we face a nationwide shortage of nurses, especially in rural 
areas like many in Iowa. This isn't just a workforce issue. It is a 
public health crisis.
  We must do more to strengthen nursing by expanding training 
opportunities, reducing burnout, and investing in the future of care.
  Nurses don't ask for recognition, but they sure deserve it. Mr. 
Speaker, on National Nurses Day and every day, I thank all nurses, and 
I promise to keep fighting for nurses in Congress.

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