National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2023

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Explore the details of House Bill 2411 National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/3/2024, 5:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2411

Bill 118 hr 2411, also known as the National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2023, aims to establish a National Nursing Workforce Center within the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The purpose of this center is to address the growing demand for nurses in the United States and to ensure that there is an adequate supply of qualified nursing professionals to meet the needs of the population.

The bill outlines the responsibilities of the National Nursing Workforce Center, which include conducting research on nursing workforce trends, developing strategies to address nursing shortages, and providing technical assistance to healthcare facilities and educational institutions. The center will also work to improve diversity and equity within the nursing profession, with a focus on increasing the representation of underrepresented groups.

Additionally, the bill authorizes funding for the National Nursing Workforce Center and establishes a grant program to support nursing education and training programs. This funding will help to expand nursing education opportunities, improve the quality of nursing education, and increase the number of nursing professionals entering the workforce. Overall, the National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2023 aims to strengthen the nursing workforce in the United States and ensure that there are enough qualified nurses to meet the healthcare needs of the population. By establishing a dedicated center and providing funding for nursing education programs, this bill seeks to address nursing shortages and improve the quality of care provided to patients across the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 2411

National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2023

This bill sets out a pilot program to support state agencies, state boards of nursing, nursing schools, or other eligible entities with establishing or expanding state-based nursing workforce centers that carry out research, planning, and programs to address nursing shortages, nursing education, and other matters affecting the nursing workforce. The bill also expands the authority of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to establish health workforce research centers and specifically requires that HRSA establish a center focused on nursing.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2411

Bill HR 2411 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2023. Bill HR 2411 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 30, 2023. Bill HR 2411's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of April 7, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2411

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2411

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Employee hiring

- Higher education

- Intergovernmental relations

- Labor market

- Medical education

- Nursing

- Performance measurement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2411

National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2023

To amend the Public Health Service Act to support and stabilize the existing nursing workforce, establish programs to increase the number of nurses, and for other purposes.