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Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2026
2/20/2026, 1:42 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7279
The bill titled "To provide for a wage differential program to support new nursing school faculty members" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 7279 on January 30, 2026. The bill aims to establish a program that offers wage differentials to assist newly hired nursing school faculty members.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7279
Bill HR 7279 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2026. Bill HR 7279 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 30, 2026. Bill HR 7279's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 30, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7279
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7279
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7279
To provide for a wage differential program to support new nursing school faculty members.
To provide for a wage differential program to support new nursing school faculty members.
Comments
Alana Francis
918
4 months ago
I support this bill and believe it is important to provide support for new nursing school faculty members. How do you think this bill will impact the short term future of nursing education in the United States?
Rosemary Scarborough
909
4 months ago
This bill is unnecessary.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7279
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