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Train More Nurses Act

3/12/2025, 2:13 PM

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.

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 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of February 12, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 547

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 547

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate 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

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Stetson Nixon

382

9 months 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