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Supporting Healthcare Workers: Burnout Awareness Day

This House Resolution acknowledges the serious issue of widespread healthcare worker burnout in the U.S. and supports designating March 18 as the Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness. The aim is to highlight the challenges faced by medical professionals and promote actions to improve their working conditions and mental health, ultimately impacting the quality of medical care for all citizens.
Key points
Designating March 18 as Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness to emphasize the importance of healthcare workers' mental and physical health.
Recognizing high levels of burnout, violence, and mental health issues among doctors and nurses, which affect care quality.
Supporting initiatives to improve working conditions, reduce administrative burdens, and provide access to psychological support for medical staff.
Highlighting that improving healthcare worker well-being is crucial for maintaining the healthcare system's capacity and patient safety.
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Print number: 118_HRES_1089
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
Process start date: 2024-03-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Recognizing the seriousness of widespread health care worker burnout in the United States and the need to strengthen health workforce well-being, and expressing support for the designation of March 18, 2024, as the inaugural "Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_1089.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-03-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designating March 18 as Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness to emphasize the importance of healthcare workers' mental and physical health.
  • Recognizing high levels of burnout, violence, and mental health issues among doctors and nurses, which affect care quality.
  • Supporting initiatives to improve working conditions, reduce administrative burdens, and provide access to psychological support for medical staff.
  • Highlighting that improving healthcare worker well-being is crucial for maintaining the healthcare system's capacity and patient safety.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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