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Educating Future Nurses Act

12/20/2024, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3623

The Educating Future Nurses Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3623, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the shortage of nurses in the United States by providing funding for nursing education programs.

If passed, the bill would allocate funds to support nursing schools and programs, with a focus on increasing the number of nurses entering the workforce. This would include funding for scholarships, grants, and other financial assistance for individuals pursuing a career in nursing.

Additionally, the bill aims to improve the quality of nursing education by promoting evidence-based practices and increasing access to resources for nursing students. It also seeks to enhance diversity in the nursing workforce by supporting programs that recruit and retain students from underrepresented backgrounds. Overall, the Educating Future Nurses Act is designed to address the growing need for nurses in the United States by investing in nursing education and training programs. It is hoped that by providing support for aspiring nurses, the bill will help to ensure a strong and diverse nursing workforce for the future.

Congressional Summary of HR 3623

Educating Future Nurses Act

This bill establishes a permanent National Graduate Nurse Education Program to provide clinical training to advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), particularly with respect to services for Medicare beneficiaries. (The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services conducted a similar demonstration program from 2012-2016.)

Under the program, hospitals may receive payments for the costs associated with providing clinical education to APRNs. Hospitals must partner with nursing schools, regional hospitals or health systems, or non-hospital community providers (e.g., nursing homes) to provide qualifying clinical education. Such education must consist of clinical experience in primary, preventive, transitional, acute, and chronic care, as well as other services that are appropriate for Medicare beneficiaries; at least half of this education must be provided in non-hospital, community-based settings.

Participating hospitals must report annually on their programs, subject to payment reductions.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3623

Bill HR 3623 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 24, 2023. Bill HR 3623 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 24, 2023.  Bill HR 3623's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3623

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
2
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3623

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Education programs funding
- Government information and archives
- Government trust funds
- Health personnel
- Health programs administration and funding
- Higher education
- Medical education
- Nursing

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3623

Educating Future Nurses Act
Educating Future Nurses Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a national graduate nurse education program.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3623

Lauren Underwood
Lauren Underwood
IllinoisDemocrat
Steven Horsford
Steven Horsford
NevadaDemocrat
Suzanne Bonamici
Suzanne Bonamici
OregonDemocrat

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