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Support for Nurse Education: Lifting Payment Caps

This act aims to remove annual payment caps for nursing and allied health education in hospitals. This allows hospitals to receive more funds for educational programs, potentially increasing the number of qualified nurses and improving access to healthcare. These changes apply retroactively, starting from 2010.
Key points
Elimination of funding caps for nursing and allied health education in hospitals.
More funds for hospitals' training programs, potentially increasing the number of available specialists.
Changes apply retroactively, covering years 2010-2019, which may mean additional funds for hospitals for that period.
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Print number: 117_HR_4407
Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-07-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

TRAIN Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4407.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Elimination of funding caps for nursing and allied health education in hospitals.
  • More funds for hospitals' training programs, potentially increasing the number of available specialists.
  • Changes apply retroactively, covering years 2010-2019, which may mean additional funds for hospitals for that period.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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Health Education