Bills · HR 3593
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3593Employment and training programsHealth personnel
Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 23· LAST ACTION SEP 10
READING
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because the United States is facing a growing shortage of nurses, especially in specialized fields and in underserved areas. If this bill becomes law, it will provide crucial funding to help address this problem by supporting nursing schools in their efforts to educate more nurses and to keep their training methods current. Without this continued and increased funding, nursing programs might struggle to expand, update their facilities, or recruit enough faculty, which could worsen the existing nurse shortage.
By specifically allowing grants to cover the costs of clinical education and preceptors, the bill helps remove a significant barrier to training advanced nurses, who need extensive practical experience. Investing in modern technologies like virtual reality and telehealth training also ensures that future nurses are prepared for the evolving healthcare landscape. Overall, this bill aims to strengthen the nursing workforce, which directly impacts the quality and accessibility of healthcare for all Americans, making it easier for people to get the care they need.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Reauthorizes and significantly increases funding for advanced nursing education and capacity-building programs through 2030.
This ensures continued federal support and a substantial boost in resources to address critical nursing shortages.
PROVISION 02
Allows advanced nursing education grants to cover clinical education costs and preceptor fees.
This removes a financial barrier for students and programs, facilitating crucial hands-on training for future advanced practice nurses.
PROVISION 03
Expands eligible uses of funds for nursing education programs to include modern technologies like simulation labs, virtual reality, and telehealth training tools.
This helps nursing schools provide up-to-date training, preparing nurses for contemporary healthcare settings and practices.
PROVISION 04
Adds increasing nursing faculty and student numbers as an explicit goal for capacity-building grants, and encourages partnerships with healthcare facilities for clinical education.
These changes directly target the root causes of nursing shortages by boosting enrollment and ensuring robust practical experience.
PROVISION 05
Broadens protections in certain programs to include survivors of sexual assault, alongside survivors of domestic violence.
This expands support and consideration for a vulnerable population within healthcare programs.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 11
R· Ohio
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
21
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 36%
DEM 2 REP 9 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
5 EVENTSSEP 10
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
SEP 10
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
SEP 10
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
MAY 23
Introduced in House
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3593
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 23, 2025
Last actionSep 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 23, 2025
House BillHR 3593Employment and training programsHealth personnel
Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 23, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 10, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
11
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