[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 593 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 593

Congratulating the Oncology Nursing Society on the occasion of its 50th 
                  anniversary, and for other purposes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 17, 2025

 Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia (for herself and Ms. Bonamici) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
                                Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Congratulating the Oncology Nursing Society on the occasion of its 50th 
                  anniversary, and for other purposes.

Whereas the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) was founded in 1975 with the mission 
        to promote excellence in oncology nursing and quality cancer care;
Whereas ONS has grown to represent over 100,000 oncology nurses in the United 
        States and serves as the professional home to more than 35,000 members;
Whereas the impact of cancer on our Nation cannot be underestimated or 
        overlooked, with 2,041,910 new cancer cases diagnosed and 618,120 cancer 
        deaths estimated in the United States in 2025, and more than 18,000,000 
        Americans counting themselves among the cancer survivor community;
Whereas cancer is a complex, multifaceted, and chronic disease, with patients 
        being best served by a multidisciplinary health care team specialized in 
        oncology care, including nurses who are certified in the specialty;
Whereas oncology nurses are involved in the care of a cancer patient from 
        diagnosis through the end of treatment, being the front-line providers 
        administering chemotherapy and other novel anticancer treatments, 
        managing patient therapies and side effects, working with insurance 
        companies to ensure that patients receive appropriate treatment, 
        providing education and counseling to patients and family members, 
        performing other daily acts of care on behalf of cancer patients, and 
        conducting research that expands the evidence for standards of care and 
        validating oncology nursing practice outcomes;
Whereas, for five decades, ONS has honored and maintained nursing's historical 
        and essential commitment to advocacy for the public good by providing 
        oncology nurses with access to the highest quality educational programs, 
        cancer-care resources, research opportunities, and networks for peer 
        support; and
Whereas the 50th anniversary of ONS marks a significant milestone in the 
        organization's history and provides an opportunity to celebrate its 
        achievements and contributions to the field of oncology nursing; Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates the Oncology Nursing Society on the 
        occasion of its 50th anniversary;
            (2) recognizes the integral role oncology nurses play in 
        our Nation's cancer-care delivery system, and the invaluable 
        contributions of the Oncology Nursing Society to patient care, 
        teaching, research, administration, and education in the field 
        of oncology;
            (3) commends the dedication of Oncology Nursing Society 
        members to our Nation's cancer patients and their ongoing 
        commitment to improving and ensuring access to quality cancer 
        care for all cancer patients and their families; and
            (4) encourages continued support for the Oncology Nursing 
        Society in its important endeavor to promote excellence in 
        oncology nursing and quality cancer care.
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