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Train More Nurses Act
3/20/2026, 11:03 AM
Summary of Bill S 547
Bill 119 s 547, also known as the Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2021, aims to address the current challenges facing the nursing workforce in the United States. The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Labor to conduct a study on grant programs that support the nursing workforce.
The study will focus on identifying the current grant programs available to support nurses, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of these programs in addressing the needs of the nursing workforce. The goal of the study is to provide policymakers with valuable information on how to improve and expand grant programs that support nurses.
Once the study is completed, the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Labor are required to issue a report to Congress detailing their findings and recommendations for improving grant programs to support the nursing workforce. This report will serve as a valuable resource for lawmakers as they work to address the ongoing challenges facing nurses in the United States. Overall, Bill 119 s 547 is an important piece of legislation that seeks to improve support for the nursing workforce through the evaluation and enhancement of grant programs. By conducting this study and issuing a report, policymakers will have the information they need to make informed decisions on how to best support nurses in their vital role in the healthcare system.
The study will focus on identifying the current grant programs available to support nurses, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of these programs in addressing the needs of the nursing workforce. The goal of the study is to provide policymakers with valuable information on how to improve and expand grant programs that support nurses.
Once the study is completed, the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Labor are required to issue a report to Congress detailing their findings and recommendations for improving grant programs to support the nursing workforce. This report will serve as a valuable resource for lawmakers as they work to address the ongoing challenges facing nurses in the United States. Overall, Bill 119 s 547 is an important piece of legislation that seeks to improve support for the nursing workforce through the evaluation and enhancement of grant programs. By conducting this study and issuing a report, policymakers will have the information they need to make informed decisions on how to best support nurses in their vital role in the healthcare system.
Congressional Summary of S 547
Train More Nurses Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Labor to jointly report on existing grant programs that support the nurse workforce.
The report must include recommendations on how to change the grant programs to (1) increase nurse faculty in underserved areas, (2) provide more pathways for experienced nurses to become faculty at schools of nursing, and (3) support pathways for licensed practical nurses to become registered nurses.
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Current Status of Bill S 547
Bill S 547 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2025. Bill S 547 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 12, 2025. Bill S 547's most recent activity was Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. as of March 19, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 547
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 547
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 547
A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Labor to conduct a study and issue a report on grant programs to support the nursing workforce.
A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Labor to conduct a study and issue a report on grant programs to support the nursing workforce.
Comments

Stetson Nixon
992
1 year ago
I don't see why they need to be wasting time and money on this. There are more important issues that need to be addressed. #politics #wasteofresources
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 547
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