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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 match what they would earn working in clinics. By making teaching more financially attractive, the goal is to train more nurses and address the national healthcare worker shortage.
Key points
Grants for nursing schools to increase pay for new faculty members.
Closing the wage gap between clinical practice and teaching roles.
Focus on schools in underserved areas and those training more students.
$15 million in annual funding from 2027 through 2031.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3707
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2026-01-27
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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_S_3707.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-01-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Grants for nursing schools to increase pay for new faculty members.
  • Closing the wage gap between clinical practice and teaching roles.
  • Focus on schools in underserved areas and those training more students.
  • $15 million in annual funding from 2027 through 2031.
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 Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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.

CATEGORIES

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