Protecting Rural Seniors’ Access to Care Act

3/21/2025, 4:17 PM

Summary of Bill S 750

Bill 119 s 750, also known as the "Nursing Home Workforce Quality Act," aims to prevent the Secretary of Health and Human Services from enforcing a final rule related to minimum staffing requirements for nursing facilities. The bill seeks to establish an advisory panel specifically focused on the nursing home workforce.

The bill is designed to address concerns about the impact of the final rule on nursing home staffing levels and the quality of care provided to residents. By prohibiting the implementation of the rule, the bill aims to ensure that nursing facilities have the flexibility to determine their own staffing levels based on the needs of their residents.

Additionally, the establishment of an advisory panel on the nursing home workforce will provide a platform for experts in the field to offer recommendations and guidance on how to improve the quality of care provided in nursing facilities. This panel will play a crucial role in shaping policies and practices that support a well-trained and adequately staffed nursing home workforce. Overall, Bill 119 s 750 seeks to promote better outcomes for residents of nursing facilities by allowing for more tailored staffing solutions and by fostering collaboration and innovation in the nursing home workforce.

Current Status of Bill S 750

Bill S 750 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 26, 2025. Bill S 750 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 26, 2025.  Bill S 750's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1399-1400) as of February 26, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 750

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
4
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 750

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 750

A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from implementing, enforcing, or otherwise giving effect to a final rule regarding minimum staffing for nursing facilities, and to establish an advisory panel on the nursing home workforce.A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from implementing, enforcing, or otherwise giving effect to a final rule regarding minimum staffing for nursing facilities, and to establish an advisory panel on the nursing home workforce.
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