HR6989Referred to Committee

Public Health Nursing Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-08
Introduced
14
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Melanie A. Stansbury
Melanie A. Stansbury
Democrat · NM · Representative
Votes with party: 98.7% (541 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (14)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-01-08

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely establish or expand the role of public health nurses in the healthcare system, possibly by creating new funding, training programs, or requirements for states to employ nurses focused on disease prevention and community health. Public health nurses typically work on issues like disease outbreaks, maternal and child health, and health education in communities rather than in hospitals. The bill would affect healthcare workers, public health agencies, and communities that rely on preventive health services.

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