Bill > SRes546

This resolution designates November 2025 as "National Hospice and Palliative Care Month" and seeks to raise awareness about hospice and palliative care services. The resolution highlights the importance of these care approaches, which aim to improve quality of life for patients with serious illnesses by providing comprehensive support through an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and spiritual care providers. It emphasizes that palliative care and hospice services can help patients live fully while managing symptoms, providing emotional support, and assisting family caregivers. The resolution encourages Americans to increase their understanding of hospice patient care, recognize the benefits of early palliative care integration, and appreciate the critical role of family caregivers and hospice professionals. In 2023, over 1.72 million individuals received support from more than 6,535 hospice providers across the United States. The resolution calls on people to observe National Hospice and Palliative Care Month through appropriate activities and programs that highlight the compassionate care provided by hospice and palliative care teams.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/546/all-info