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Nursing Home Workforce Support: Grants for Training and Social Assistance

This act introduces grants for states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations to support training and assistance for nursing home and home care workers. The goal is to improve working conditions and increase staffing levels, potentially leading to better care for the elderly and disabled. Citizens working in these sectors may receive financial aid, student loan relief, childcare assistance, and transportation support.
Key points
Long-term care workers (e.g., nurses, home health aides) may receive wage subsidies, student loan repayment, or tuition assistance.
The act provides support for affordable childcare and transportation assistance for eligible individuals.
States and tribal organizations will receive funds to recruit and retain staff, aiming to improve the availability and quality of care services.
Employers in care settings may receive support to provide employees with at least two weeks of paid leave annually.
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Additional Information
Nursing Home Workforce Support and Expansion Act of 2024
Print number: HR 7929
Sponsor: Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]
Process start date: 2024-04-10