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National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:07 PM

Summary of Bill S 1150

Bill 118 s 1150, 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 need for qualified nurses in the United States by conducting research, collecting data, and providing resources to support the nursing workforce.

The bill outlines the responsibilities of the National Nursing Workforce Center, which include analyzing trends in the nursing workforce, identifying areas of need, and developing strategies to address shortages. The center will also work to improve diversity and equity within the nursing profession, as well as support the recruitment and retention of nurses in underserved communities.

Additionally, the bill authorizes funding for the National Nursing Workforce Center and requires annual reports to be submitted to Congress on the center's activities and findings. The goal of this legislation is to strengthen the nursing workforce in the United States and ensure that all Americans have access to high-quality healthcare services. Overall, Bill 118 s 1150 seeks to address the current challenges facing the nursing profession and improve the overall quality of healthcare in the United States by establishing a dedicated center to support and enhance the nursing workforce.

Congressional Summary of S 1150

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.

Current Status of Bill S 1150

Bill S 1150 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2023. Bill S 1150 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 30, 2023.  Bill S 1150's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 30, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1150

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1150

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 S 1150

National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2023
National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2023
A bill 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.

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