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H.R.959: Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2018
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 7, 2017
- Latest Major Action July 24, 2018
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
105 (85 Democrats, 20 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - July 24, 2018
- Engrossed in House - July 23, 2018
- Introduced in House - Feb. 7, 2017
Bill Summary
Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to extend through FY2022 support for nursing workforce programs and grants. Eligibility for advanced nursing education grants is expanded to include education programs for clinical nurse leaders and all combined registered nurse and graduate degree programs. (Clinical nurse leaders are advanced generalist clinicians who apply research and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 24, 2018 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| July 23, 2018 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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| July 23, 2018 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| July 23, 2018 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6605-6607) |
| July 23, 2018 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6605-6608)
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| July 23, 2018 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| July 23, 2018 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 959.
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| July 23, 2018 |
Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| July 12, 2018 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| July 12, 2018 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| June 27, 2018 |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
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| June 27, 2018 |
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Feb. 10, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Feb. 7, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Feb. 7, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Dave Joyce (R-Ohio) |