United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

HR 8330 — Stop Nurse Shortages Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds provisions for grants to support accelerated nursing degree programs and allocates additional funding for these programs.

  • 42 U.S.C. 296p(a)

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    The bill expands eligibility for grants by adding a new category for accelerated nursing degree programs.

  • 42 U.S.C. 296p(a)

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    This change allows for the addition of a new paragraph without altering existing meaning.

  • 42 U.S.C. 296p(a)

    (3) creating, expanding, or supporting an accelerated nursing degree program at a school of nursing (including by hiring and retaining faculty and preceptors, increasing the number of clinical training sites, and offering student financial assistance) to increase the number of graduating nurses, including graduates who are from disadvantaged backgrounds (including racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented among registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses).

    The bill authorizes grants to create and support accelerated nursing degree programs to increase the nursing workforce.

  • 42 U.S.C. 298d

    (c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028.

    The bill allocates $10 million annually for five years specifically for accelerated nursing degree programs.

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  3. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8330 do?
To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 8330?
HR 8330 is sponsored by Stevens, Haley M. (Democratic) and Joyce, David P. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 8330?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 8330?
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