A resolution designating November 2025 as "National Hospice and Palliative Care Month".

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 546

119th Congress

A resolution designating November 2025 as "National Hospice and Palliative Care Month".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou

Introduced:Dec 16, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Jacky Rosen

D - NV

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This resolution designates November 2025 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, recognizing that over 1.7 million Americans received hospice care from more than 6,535 providers in 2023. It honors the interdisciplinary teams of physicians, nurses, social workers, and volunteers who provide end-of-life care.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8793; text: CR S8782)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution designates November 2025 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, recognizing that over 1.7 million Americans received hospice care from more than 6,535 providers in 2023. It honors the interdisciplinary teams of physicians, nurses, social workers, and volunteers who provide end-of-life care.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Officially designates November 2025 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
Notes 1.7+ million Americans received hospice care in 2023
Recognizes 6,535 hospice providers operating across the United States
Honors interdisciplinary care teams including physicians, nurses, social workers
Emphasizes importance of grief support for caregivers and families
Bipartisan sponsorship from Senators Rosen, Barrasso, Fischer, and Baldwin

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Hospice and palliative care providers gain national recognition and awareness. Patients and families facing serious illness are encouraged to explore care options. Healthcare professionals in end-of-life care receive acknowledgment. May help reduce stigma around hospice discussions and advance care planning.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Commemorative events and holidays

Congressional tributes

Family relationships

Health personnel

Health promotion and preventive care

Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

546, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution designating November 2025 as "National Hospice and Palliative Care Month".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-546