Public Health Nursing Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2639 Public Health Nursing Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 5:02 PM

Summary of Bill S 2639

Bill 118 s 2639, also known as the Public Health Nursing Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve public health outcomes by increasing access to nursing services in underserved communities.

The bill proposes to establish a grant program that would provide funding to support the hiring and training of public health nurses in areas with limited access to healthcare services. These nurses would be responsible for providing a range of services, including preventive care, health education, and disease management.

Additionally, the bill aims to strengthen the existing public health nursing workforce by providing resources for continuing education and professional development. This would help ensure that public health nurses are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to address the evolving healthcare needs of their communities. Overall, the Public Health Nursing Act seeks to address the shortage of public health nurses in underserved areas and improve the overall health and well-being of the population. By investing in the public health nursing workforce, this bill has the potential to make a significant impact on the health outcomes of communities across the country.

Congressional Summary of S 2639

Public Health Nursing Act

This bill establishes a grant program within the Department of Health and Human Services to support a public health nursing workforce in state, territorial, and local public health departments.

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Current Status of Bill S 2639

Bill S 2639 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill S 2639 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 27, 2023. Bill S 2639's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2639

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2639

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2639

Public Health Nursing ActPublic Health Nursing ActA bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out activities to establish, expand, and sustain a public health nursing workforce, and for other purposes.

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