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NURSE Act of 2023

12/7/2023, 5:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 2536

The NURSE Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 2536, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the shortage of nurses in the country. The bill seeks to increase funding for nursing education programs, provide scholarships and grants for individuals pursuing a career in nursing, and establish loan repayment programs for nurses working in underserved communities.

Additionally, the NURSE Act of 2023 aims to improve working conditions for nurses by implementing safe staffing ratios, ensuring adequate resources and support for nurses, and promoting a healthy work-life balance. The bill also includes provisions to enhance training and professional development opportunities for nurses, as well as to support research and innovation in the field of nursing.

Overall, the NURSE Act of 2023 is designed to strengthen the nursing workforce, improve patient care, and address the growing healthcare needs of the population. It has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a crucial step towards addressing the nursing shortage and ensuring quality healthcare for all Americans.

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Current Status of Bill S 2536

Bill S 2536 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 26, 2023. Bill S 2536 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 26, 2023.  Bill S 2536's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of July 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2536

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2536

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2536

NURSE Act of 2023
NURSE Act of 2023
Nurses Utilizing Resources for SNAP Education Act of 2023
A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to provide training materials for the use of health care professionals to inform their patients about the availability of benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2536

Ben Ray Lujan
Ben Ray Lujan
New MexicoDemocrat
Peter Welch
Peter Welch
VermontDemocrat

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