Recognizes October as “American Pharmacy Month” in honor of the contributions of pharmacists and pharmacy teams in providing safe, accessible, affordable, and effective patient care services and products to all residents and protecting public health in communities across the United States;.
Latest action (6 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.Res. 1617, introduced by Representative Earl “Buddy” Carter, is a resolution that would formally recognize October as “American Pharmacy Month.” The stated purpose of this recognition is to honor pharmacists and pharmacy teams for their work in delivering patient care and contributing to public health across the United States.
This resolution specifically aims to acknowledge the contributions of these healthcare professionals in areas such as providing safe, accessible, affordable, and effective patient care services and products. It also highlights their role in protecting public health within communities nationwide. The resolution does not propose any new laws or regulations.
As of now, H.Res. 1617 has been introduced in the 119th Congress. The bill's status indicates that it is in the initial stage of the legislative process, with its latest action being its introduction on October 6, 2026. The full text of the resolution detailing its specific language has not yet been published.
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Official summary
This resolution is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 6, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1617 do?
- H.Res. 1617, introduced by Representative Earl “Buddy” Carter, is a resolution that would formally recognize October as “American Pharmacy Month.” The stated purpose of this recognition is to honor pharmacists and pharmacy teams for their work in delivering patient care and contributing to public health across the United States. This resolution specifically aims to acknowledge the contributions of these healthcare professionals in areas such as providing safe, accessible, affordable, and effective patient care services and products. It also highlights their role in protecting public health within communities nationwide. The resolution does not propose any new laws or regulations. As of now, H.Res. 1617 has been introduced in the 119th Congress. The bill's status indicates that it is in the initial stage of the legislative process, with its latest action being its introduction on October 6, 2026. The full text of the resolution detailing its specific language has not yet been published.
- Has H.Res. 1617 become law?
- Not yet. As of 6 Oct 2026, H.Res. 1617 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1617?
- H.Res. 1617 was sponsored by Rep. Earl “Buddy” Carter [R-GA1] (Republican-GA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1617?
- Introduced (6 Oct 2026).
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