Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-06-10T21:30:01Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1709 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

6/10/2025, 9:30 PM

Summary of Bill S 1709

This bill, titled "A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals, and for other purposes," was introduced in the 119th Congress as Senate Bill 1709 on May 12, 2025.

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Current Status of Bill S 1709

Bill S 1709 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 12, 2025. Bill S 1709 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 12, 2025. Bill S 1709's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2864) as of May 12, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1709

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1709

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals, and for other purposes.

Comments

Jase McClure

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9 months ago

I don't like this new bill about nurses in hospitals. It's gonna make things harder for everyone. Why can't they just leave things the way they are? #notafan