United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 13 D · 2 I cosponsors

S 3435 — FAAN Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced December 11, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 15 sponsors

    1 primary, 14 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (13 D · 2 I) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds new grant programs to support nursing education and workforce development.

  • 42 U.S.C. 296p

    basic

    The title of part D of title VIII is changed to remove the word 'basic', indicating a broader focus.

  • 42 U.S.C. 296p

    SEC. 832. NURSING EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT AND MODERNIZATION GRANTS IN UNDERSERVED AREAS. (a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, may award grants to schools of nursing for-- (1) increasing the number of faculty and students at such schools in order to address nursing workforce shortages; (2) expanding the capacity of such schools to enhance the preparedness of the United States for, and the ability of the United States to address and quickly respond to, public health emergencies declared under section 319 and pandemics that are not otherwise declared as such emergencies; or (3) the enhancement and modernization of nursing education programs.

    New grants are authorized to support school improvements and workforce preparedness in nursing.

  • 42 U.S.C. 296p

    (b) Priority.--In selecting grant recipients under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to schools of nursing that-- (1) are located in, or prepare students to practice in, a medically underserved area (as defined in section 330I(a)); (2) are located in, or prepare students to practice in, a health professional shortage area as defined under section 332(a); (3) are institutions of higher education listed under section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965; or (4) are located in, or prepare students to practice in, a rural area or a noncontiguous State or territory of the United States.

    The bill establishes specific priorities for grant selection, focusing on underserved areas.

  • 42 U.S.C. 296p

    (c) Consideration.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary, to the extent practicable, may ensure equitable distribution of awards among the geographic regions of the United States.

    The Secretary is directed to consider geographic distribution when awarding grants.

  • 42 U.S.C. 296p

    (d) Use of Funds.--A school of nursing that receives a grant under this section shall use the funds awarded through such grant for activities that include-- (1) enhancing enrollment and retention of students at such school, with a priority for students from disadvantaged backgrounds (including racial or ethnic groups underrepresented in the nursing workforce), individuals from rural and underserved areas, low-income individuals, and first generation college students (as defined in section 402A(h)(3) of the Higher Education Act of 1965), including through mentorship programs, providing tools and programming for underrepresented students, and addressing other student needs;

    Defines allowable uses for the new grant funds to enhance student enrollment and retention.

  • 42 U.S.C. 296p

    (e) Reports From Entities.--Each school of nursing awarded a grant under this section shall submit an annual report to the Secretary on the activities conducted under such grant, and other information as the Secretary may require.

    Establishes reporting requirements for schools receiving grants.

  • 42 U.S.C. 296p

    (f) Report to Congress.--Not later than 5 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, and make publicly available, a report that provides a summary of the activities and outcomes associated with grants made under this section.

    Mandates a report to Congress detailing the outcomes of the new grants.

  • 42 U.S.C. 296p

    (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000,000 to remain available until expended.

    Appropriates funds to support the new grant program.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 14 co-sponsors · 532 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (14)

Not signed on (532)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 3435?
S 3435 is sponsored by Merkley, Jeff (Democratic), Schiff, Adam B. (Democratic), Blumenthal, Richard (Democratic), Booker, Cory A. (Democratic), Duckworth, Tammy (Democratic), Fetterman, John (Democratic), Heinrich, Martin (Democratic), Hirono, Mazie K. (Democratic), King, Angus S., Jr. (Independent), Klobuchar, Amy (Democratic), Padilla, Alex (Democratic), Sanders, Bernard (Independent), Smith, Tina (Democratic), Van Hollen, Chris (Democratic), and Welch, Peter (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 3435?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced December 11, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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