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Travel Nursing Agency Transparency Study Act

12/29/2022, 6:18 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8576

Bill 117 HR 8576, also known as the Travel Nursing Agency Transparency Study Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to conduct a study on the transparency of travel nursing agencies.

The bill aims to investigate and evaluate the practices of travel nursing agencies in order to determine if there is a need for increased transparency in the industry. This study will examine how travel nursing agencies operate, how they recruit and retain nurses, and how they ensure quality care for patients.

The study will also look into the impact of travel nursing agencies on the healthcare industry, including their role in addressing nursing shortages and providing healthcare services in underserved areas. The findings of the study will be used to make recommendations for potential regulations or guidelines to improve transparency and accountability in the travel nursing industry. Overall, the Travel Nursing Agency Transparency Study Act seeks to shed light on the practices of travel nursing agencies and ensure that they are operating in a way that prioritizes patient care and nurse well-being.

Congressional Summary of HR 8576

Travel Nursing Agency Transparency Study Act

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study the effects of travel nurse agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study must consider matters that include agency business and payment practices, the effects of travel nurse agency practices on workforce shortages, and the acquisition of travel nurse agencies by private equity firms.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8576

Bill HR 8576 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 28, 2022. Bill HR 8576 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 28, 2022.  Bill HR 8576's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of July 28, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8576

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8576

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8576

Travel Nursing Agency Transparency Study Act
Travel Nursing Agency Transparency Study Act
To require a study on the effects of travel nurse agencies on the health industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8576

Gregory F. Murphy
Gregory F. Murphy
North CarolinaRepublican
Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Mariannette Miller-Meeks
IowaRepublican
A. Drew Ferguson IV
A. Drew Ferguson IV
GeorgiaRepublican

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