S1874Referred to Committee

Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-05-22
Introduced
13
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Jeff Merkley
Jeff Merkley
Democrat · OR · Senator
Votes with party: 65.3% (323 recorded votes)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

2025-05-22

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Plain-English Summary

The legislation would extend and expand federal funding programs that support nursing education and training, helping to address shortages of nurses in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings. It would provide grants and loans to nursing schools, support programs that train nurses in underserved areas, and help current nurses advance their skills and education. The bill would affect nursing students, nursing schools, healthcare facilities, and patients who depend on adequate nursing staff for their care.

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