United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 7945 — FAAN Act Future Advancement of Academic Nursing Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

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 located in medically underserved communities, and schools in areas with shortages of health professionals.

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Action History

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

  2. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Health Congressional oversight Education of the disadvantaged Education programs funding Educational facilities and institutions Emergency medical services and trauma care Health care coverage and access Health facilities and institutions Health personnel Health programs administration and funding Health technology, devices, supplies Higher education Infectious and parasitic diseases Medical education Medical research Minority education Minority employment Nursing Rural conditions and development Teaching, teachers, curricula
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7945 do?
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 located in medically underserved communities, and schools in areas with shortages of health professionals.
Who sponsors HR 7945?
HR 7945 is sponsored by Lauren Underwood (D).
What is the current status of HR 7945?
This bill died with 116th 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 7945?
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