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S.1399: Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 9, 2019
- Latest Major Action Nov. 5, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (17 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Reported to Senate - Nov. 5, 2019
- Introduced in Senate - May 9, 2019
Bill Summary
Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019 This bill modifies and reauthorizes through FY2024 grant programs that fund nursing workforce development and retention. Such grants must generally be used to develop high-quality nursing services in areas that have, or are projected to have, a nursing shortage. The bill also reauthorizes grant programs for nursing education, loan repayment, and geriatric care training. The bill...
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Nov. 5, 2019 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 285.
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| Nov. 5, 2019 |
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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| Oct. 31, 2019 |
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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| May 9, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| May 9, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |