Recognizing October 2025 as "American Pharmacists Month" in honor of the contribution of pharmacists to provide safe, accessible, affordable, and beneficial patient care services and products to all residents and protect the public health of our communities.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 805
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Health
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-10-14: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Last Updated
- 2025-12-10T19:12:49Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This resolution recognizes October 2025 as "American Pharmacists Month" to honor pharmacists' role in delivering safe, accessible, affordable, and beneficial patient care services and products while protecting public health.
Key provisions
- Highlights pharmacists as among the most accessible health care providers who ensure optimal medication outcomes and patient adherence.
- Notes that a community pharmacy is within 5 miles of nearly all Americans, enabling collaborative work with other providers on chronic disease management.
- States there are over 330,000 licensed pharmacists, 400,000 pharmacy technicians, and 47,000 student pharmacists serving patients.
- Resolves that the House of Representatives recognizes the month, pledges to celebrate pharmacists' contributions in each state, acknowledges their accessibility, and commits to collaborative efforts on patient health.
Significant changes to existing law This resolution introduces no changes to existing law. It is a non-binding symbolic measure that does not amend statutes or create new legal requirements.
Potential impacts
- On government agencies: Minimal direct impact; it may encourage awareness efforts by federal health agencies but imposes no new obligations.
- On citizens: Aims to increase public recognition of pharmacists' services, potentially supporting better medication use and community health.
- On international relations: No anticipated effects.
Main stakeholders affected
- Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists.
- Patients and residents receiving care.
- Other health care providers who collaborate with pharmacists.
- The House of Representatives and state-level entities involved in health recognition events.
Notable legal, constitutional, or political implications The resolution carries no legal force and raises no constitutional issues. It reflects a bipartisan congressional statement of support for pharmacists without altering policy or creating enforceable rights.
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Sponsor
Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Cosponsors (1)
Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]
Recent Actions
- 2025-10-14: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2025-10-14: Submitted in House
- 2025-10-14: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Recognizing October 2025 as "American Pharmacists Month" in honor of the contribution of pharmacists to provide safe, accessible, affordable, and beneficial patient care services and products to all residents and protect the public health of our communities. — issued 2025-10-14 — PDF (3 pages)