Nurses Belong in Nursing Homes Act

Hozzl · 2026-03-03T16:06:04Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3886 Nurses Belong in Nursing Homes Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/3/2026, 4:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 3886

H.R. 3886 is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress that aims to establish requirements for total nurse staffing hours per resident day and mandate the continuous presence of registered professional nurses in nursing homes. The bill may contain additional provisions related to staffing standards and other purposes not specified in the provided context.

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Current Status of Bill S 3886

Bill S 3886 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2026. Bill S 3886 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 12, 2026. Bill S 3886's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 12, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3886

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3886

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3886

Nurses Belong in Nursing Homes Act

A bill to establish total nurse staffing hours per resident day, to require 24-hour use of registered professional nurses in nursing homes, and for other purposes.

Comments

Ayra McKenna

1,110

6 months ago

Nurses in nursing homes? What a concept! Finally, someone is recognizing the importance of having qualified medical professionals in these facilities. This bill sounds like a step in the right direction.