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S 1482119th CongressIntroduced
National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Healthcare
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025 establishes a pilot program to create state-based nursing workforce centers that collect data, conduct research on nursing shortages, and implement programs to recruit and retain nurses through grants and technical assistance aimed at stabilizing the healthcare workforce.
Key Points
- 1Creates a 2-year pilot program funding state nursing workforce centers to analyze data gaps and address shortages through comprehensive research on education programs and retention challenges.
- 2Requires centers to develop evidence-based strategies for increasing nurse supply including faculty support, recruitment initiatives, and preparation for public health crises.
- 3Mandates annual reporting to Congress on workforce trends, demographic data, and recommendations for reducing shortages in rural areas and specialized nursing fields.
Impact Areas
State nursing boards and public health agenciesNursing schools and faculty membersHealthcare facilities and employersNurses and nursing studentsRural and underserved communities facing critical shortages
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