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Nursing Education Grants: Boosting Workforce and Modernizing Healthcare Capacity.

This Act authorizes $1 billion in grants to nursing schools to address critical workforce shortages and enhance public health emergency preparedness. The funding allows schools to hire more faculty, increase student enrollment, and modernize infrastructure, prioritizing institutions serving medically underserved and rural areas. This directly impacts citizens by improving access to healthcare services and ensuring a stronger, better-equipped nursing workforce.
Key points
Funding for Nursing Schools: Authorizes $1 billion in grants to help nursing schools increase the number of faculty and students to combat the national nursing shortage.
Priority for Underserved Areas: Grants prioritize schools located in or preparing students to practice in rural areas or regions with existing health professional shortages, aiming to improve local healthcare access.
Modernization and Infrastructure: Funds can be used for upgrading equipment, simulation resources, telehealth technologies, and creating new educational programs to enhance the quality of nursing education.
Support for Diverse Students: Schools must focus on enrolling and retaining students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including underrepresented racial/ethnic groups and low-income individuals.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6607
Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FAAN Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6607.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Funding for Nursing Schools: Authorizes $1 billion in grants to help nursing schools increase the number of faculty and students to combat the national nursing shortage.
  • Priority for Underserved Areas: Grants prioritize schools located in or preparing students to practice in rural areas or regions with existing health professional shortages, aiming to improve local healthcare access.
  • Modernization and Infrastructure: Funds can be used for upgrading equipment, simulation resources, telehealth technologies, and creating new educational programs to enhance the quality of nursing education.
  • Support for Diverse Students: Schools must focus on enrolling and retaining students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including underrepresented racial/ethnic groups and low-income individuals.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14].

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 2025-12-31.

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Health Education Public Investments