Recognizing the heroism of our Nation's health care workers and first responders, including doctors, nurses, emergency medical services (EMS) professionals, medical staff, pharmacists, law enforcement personnel, and military personnel, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

IV 116TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION H. RES. 916 Recognizing the heroism of our Nation’s health care workers and first re- sponders, including doctors, nurses, emergency medical services (EMS) professionals, medical staff, pharmacists, law enforcement personnel, and military personnel, during the COVID–19 pandemic. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES APRIL 7, 2020 Mr. BUDD submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing the heroism of our Nation’s health care workers and first responders, including doctors, nurses, emer- gency medical services (EMS) professionals, medical staff, pharmacists, law enforcement personnel, and mili- tary personnel, during the COVID–19 pandemic. Whereas there are approximately 18,000,000 health care workers, 1,130,000 firefighters, 891,000 emergency med- ical services (EMS) professionals, and 63,000,000 volun- teers in the United States; Whereas the men and women working in our Nation’s health care facilities are putting their lives on the line to protect their fellow Americans who are suffering from COVID– 19; VerDate Sep 11 2014 20:53 Apr 07, 2020 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR916.IH HR916 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 916 IH Whereas despite the shortage of protective gear in many of our Nation’s hospitals, health care workers continue to show up and risk their lives to save the lives of others; Whereas these men and women continue to go above and be- yond the call of duty to serve citizens across the Nation; Whereas law enforcement officers continue to check in on their neighbors and keep our communities safe; Whereas no part of our Nation could successfully battle this pandemic without the coordination and assistance of our first responders and health care providers; Whereas first responders serve as key sources of information to community and national leaders; and Whereas when people need help, these first responders are al- ways counted upon to assist: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep- 1 resentatives that— 2 (1) health care workers and first responders 3 should be recognized for their bravery and contribu- 4 tions during this global pandemic; and 5 (2) the Federal Government should continue to 6 honor the sacrifice these men and women make 7 every day. 8 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 20:53 Apr 07, 2020 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR916.IH HR916 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS