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Study on Travel Nurse Agencies' Impact on Healthcare During COVID-19

This act mandates a study on how travel nurse agencies affected the healthcare industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to understand their business practices, impact on costs, and workforce shortages, potentially informing future healthcare policies and patient protection.
Key points
The study will examine how much agencies charged healthcare institutions versus what they paid nurses, looking for potential price gouging.
It will analyze the agencies' contribution to workforce shortages, especially in rural areas, and the use of federal funds.
A report will be submitted to Congress within one year, which could lead to new regulations.
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Print number: 117_HR_8576
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Gregory [R-NC-3]
Process start date: 2022-07-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Travel Nursing Agency Transparency Study Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8576.

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 2022-07-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The study will examine how much agencies charged healthcare institutions versus what they paid nurses, looking for potential price gouging.
  • It will analyze the agencies' contribution to workforce shortages, especially in rural areas, and the use of federal funds.
  • A report will be submitted to Congress within one year, which could lead to new regulations.
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. Murphy, Gregory [R-NC-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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 Labor