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Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2026

This bill creates a program to boost the salaries of nursing school teachers to help recruit and keep qualified staff. By closing the pay gap between clinical work and teaching, it aims to ensure there are enough instructors to train future nurses.
Key points
Provides grants to nursing schools to increase pay for new and prospective faculty members.
Covers the difference between higher clinical practice salaries and lower teaching salaries.
Prioritizes schools in high-need areas and those serving vulnerable patient populations.
Allocates $15 million annually from 2027 to 2031 for these salary supplements.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7279
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Process start date: 2026-01-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7279.

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 2026-01-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Provides grants to nursing schools to increase pay for new and prospective faculty members.
  • Covers the difference between higher clinical practice salaries and lower teaching salaries.
  • Prioritizes schools in high-need areas and those serving vulnerable patient populations.
  • Allocates $15 million annually from 2027 to 2031 for these salary supplements.
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. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1].

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 2026-02-19.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Health Education Labor