PRECEPT Nurses Act

Hozzl · 2024-01-09T05:15:24Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1627 PRECEPT Nurses Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Taxation. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/9/2024, 5:15 AM

Summary of Bill S 1627

Bill 118 s 1627, also known as the PRECEPT Nurses Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to address the shortage of nurses in the healthcare industry. The bill focuses on expanding the use of preceptorship programs, which are designed to provide new nurses with hands-on training and mentorship from experienced nurses.

The PRECEPT Nurses Act proposes to establish a grant program that would provide funding to healthcare facilities to support the implementation of preceptorship programs. These programs would help new nurses gain the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their roles, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to incentivize healthcare facilities to participate in preceptorship programs, such as offering tax credits or other financial incentives. It also calls for the development of guidelines and best practices for implementing and evaluating preceptorship programs to ensure their effectiveness. Overall, the PRECEPT Nurses Act aims to address the nursing shortage by investing in the training and development of new nurses through preceptorship programs. By providing support and resources to healthcare facilities, the bill seeks to improve the quality of care provided to patients and strengthen the nursing workforce in the United States.

Congressional Summary of S 1627

Providing Real-World Education and Clinical Experience by Precepting Tomorrow's Nurses Act or the PRECEPT Nurses Act

This bill temporarily establishes a tax credit for nurses and health care providers who serve as nurse preceptors in health professional shortage areas. Nurse preceptors are those who supervise, train, and mentor nursing students or newly hired nurses.

Specifically, the bill establishes a $2,000 tax credit for nurses or health care providers who serve as nurse preceptors for at least 200 hours during the taxable year in health professional shortage areas. The tax credit is available for 2024-2030.

The bill provides for the use of unobligated COVID-19 relief funds to fund the tax credit.

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Current Status of Bill S 1627

Bill S 1627 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 16, 2023. Bill S 1627 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 16, 2023. Bill S 1627's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of May 16, 2023