Nurse Reinvestment Act

Hozzl · 2023-01-16T09:48:09Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3487 Nurse Reinvestment Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/16/2023, 9:48 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 3487

Nurse Reinvestment Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop national and make grants to support State and local broadcast public service announcements promoting the nursing profession.

Expands eligibility for the nursing loan repayment program to include service in private hospitals, State or local departments of public health, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, hospice programs, and ambulatory surgical centers, subject to certain restrictions.

Authorizes the Secretary to provide nursing scholarships in exchange for nursing services in designated health facilities. Treats such scholarships as equivalent to those made under the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program for repayment purposes, except as specified.

Grants preference to applicants with the greatest financial need and/or a willingness to serve in geographic areas with nursing shortages and need.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 2002-2007.

Requires the Comptroller General to study and report to Congress on: (1) any differences in nurse hiring practices between profit and nonprofit private entities because of the inclusion of for-profit private entities in the loan repayment program; and (2) whether a nursing school faculty shortage exists.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3487

Bill HR 3487 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 13, 2001. Bill HR 3487 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the House on December 13, 2001. Bill HR 3487's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 107-205. as of August 1, 2002

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3487

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3487

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Health

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Access to health careAmbulatory careAuthorizationCollege teachersCommerceCongressCongressional investigationsCongressional reporting requirementsDemographyDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDistance educationEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEducation of the disadvantagedFederal aid to nursing educationGeriatric nursingGovernment Operations and PoliticsHigher educationHome care servicesHospices (Terminal care)Labor and EmploymentLoan defaultsNursesNursingNursing educationNursing homesPart-time employmentPublic service advertisingPublic-private partnershipsRecruiting of employeesScholarshipsScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareStudent loan fundsTeacher supply and demand

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3487

Nurse Reinvestment ActTo amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to health professions programs regarding the field of nursing.Nurse Reinvestment ActNurse Reinvestment ActNurse Reinvestment ActNurse Reinvestment Act

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