Bill > S1482

This bill establishes a two-year pilot program to support and strengthen the nursing workforce in the United States by creating or enhancing state-based nursing workforce centers. The program will provide grants to eligible entities such as state agencies, nursing boards, educational institutions, and community organizations to conduct comprehensive research and analysis on nursing workforce challenges. Grant recipients will be required to match federal funding and will focus on activities like studying nursing education programs, analyzing workforce data, identifying recruitment and retention challenges, and developing strategies to address nursing shortages. The centers will prioritize statewide services, have expertise in nursing workforce issues, and aim to support faculty development, nurse recruitment and retention, leadership training, and preparing nurses for public health crises. The bill allocates up to $1.5 million annually for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 and requires annual reporting to Congress on the program's impact, including recommendations for reducing nursing shortages in different specialties and geographical areas. Additionally, the bill expands support for state and regional health workforce analysis centers, enabling them to collaborate with nursing workforce centers, produce research reports, and provide technical assistance to improve data collection and address nursing workforce challenges.

Health and Social Services

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1482/all-info