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Nurse Aide Training & Certification: Extended Waivers for Care Facilities

This act extends and modifies temporary rules for nurse aide training and certification, initially implemented during the pandemic. The goal is to ease burdens on staff and ensure continuous care in nursing facilities. Citizens may see more stable staffing in care homes.
Key points
Temporary nurse aide training rules are extended for at least 24 months.
Work experience during the pandemic will count towards required training hours.
Competency evaluations can be held at the facility if the state doesn't offer them weekly.
A study will assess if these changes helped staff and if they should be permanent.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_468
Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2]
Process start date: 2023-01-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Building America’s Health Care Workforce Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_468.

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 2023-01-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Temporary nurse aide training rules are extended for at least 24 months.
  • Work experience during the pandemic will count towards required training hours.
  • Competency evaluations can be held at the facility if the state doesn't offer them weekly.
  • A study will assess if these changes helped staff and if they should be permanent.
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. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2].

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 2025-12-25.

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Health Labor