Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-08T15:28:29Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3211 Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/8/2023, 3:28 PM

Summary of Bill S 3211

The Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3211, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the shortage of healthcare workers in the country. The bill seeks to increase the number of healthcare professionals available to respond to public health emergencies, such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

One of the key provisions of the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act is the creation of a new visa category for foreign healthcare workers. This visa would allow qualified individuals to come to the United States to work in healthcare roles that are experiencing shortages. The bill also includes provisions to expedite the processing of visas for healthcare workers and their families.

In addition to addressing the shortage of healthcare workers, the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act also aims to support the mental health and well-being of healthcare professionals. The bill includes provisions for mental health resources and support services for healthcare workers, as well as funding for training programs to help healthcare workers cope with the stress and trauma of their work. Overall, the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act is a bipartisan effort to strengthen the healthcare workforce in the United States and ensure that healthcare professionals have the support they need to continue providing high-quality care to patients.

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Current Status of Bill S 3211

Bill S 3211 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 2, 2023. Bill S 3211 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 2, 2023. Bill S 3211's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5340-5341) as of November 2, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3211

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Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3211

Healthcare Workforce Resilience ActHealthcare Workforce Resilience ActA bill to enhance our Nation's nurse and physician workforce by recapturing unused immigrant visas.

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