Bills · S 1548
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1548Taxation
Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 1· LAST ACTION MAY 1
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it offers a direct financial benefit to nurses who are working to pay off their education or pursuing nursing careers with the help of federal programs. By making these payments tax-free, it effectively increases the value of the Nurse Corps benefits, providing more money directly to nurses.
This could make nursing a more attractive and financially viable career choice, especially for those considering working in areas with healthcare shortages, and potentially encourage more people to enter or remain in the nursing profession. Without this bill, a portion of the financial assistance nurses receive from these programs would continue to be subject to federal income tax, reducing the overall benefit and potentially making the programs less appealing.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Excludes specific Nurse Corps scholarship payments (under Section 846 of the Public Health Service Act) from a nurse's taxable income.
Ensures nurses receive the full value of their scholarships without federal income tax deductions, increasing their financial relief.
PROVISION 02
Excludes specific Nurse Corps student loan repayment payments (under Section 846 of the Public Health Service Act) from a nurse's taxable income.
Reduces the financial burden on nurses repaying student loans in exchange for service, making their commitment more valuable.
PROVISION 03
States that these tax changes will apply to money received in taxable years that begin after the date the bill becomes law.
Provides a clear and specific start date for when the new tax treatment will take effect for beneficiaries.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
R· Mississippi
YRS IN OFFICE
31
BILLS LED
46
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 2 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 1
Introduced in Senate
MAY 1
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1548
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 1, 2025
Last actionMay 1, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 1, 2025
Senate BillS 1548Taxation
Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 1, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 1, 2025
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
2
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