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Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025

10/7/2025, 6:57 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3593

This bill, titled "To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain nursing workforce development programs, and for other purposes," was introduced in the 119th Congress on May 23, 2025. It aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend the authorization for specific nursing workforce development programs. The bill likely includes provisions related to enhancing training, recruitment, and retention of nurses, as well as potentially addressing workforce shortages in the nursing profession.

Current Status of Bill HR 3593

Bill HR 3593 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 23, 2025. Bill HR 3593 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 23, 2025.  Bill HR 3593's most recent activity was Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. as of September 10, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3593

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
7
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3593

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Employment and training programs
- Health personnel
- Health programs administration and funding
- Medical education
- Nursing

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3593

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain nursing workforce development programs, and for other purposes.
To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain nursing workforce development programs, and for other purposes.

Comments

Sterling Wilkerson profile image

Sterling Wilkerson

459

2 months ago

I am thrilled about the passage of this bill! It is so important for the nursing workforce to be supported and reauthorized. This bill will provide funding for nursing education programs, scholarships, and loan repayment programs, which will help address the shortage of nurses in our country. It will also support diversity in the nursing workforce and promote workforce development. I believe that this bill will have a positive impact on healthcare in the United States and I am excited to see the changes it will bring. Nurses, healthcare facilities, and patients will all benefit from this bill.