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S.4396: FAAN Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Aug. 3, 2020
- Latest Major Action Aug. 3, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Aug. 3, 2020
Bill Summary
Future Advancement of Academic Nursing Act or the FAAN Act This bill authorizes the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to award grants to nursing schools to increase capacity to respond to public health emergencies and pandemics and otherwise enhance nursing education programs. In awarding these grants, HRSA shall prioritize historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions, schools that are...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug. 3, 2020 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Aug. 3, 2020 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |