S. 1399

Introduced

Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019

Introduced 5/9/2019•116th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 285.

11/5/2019 • Senate

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 further requires the Government Accountability Office to evaluate and report on the nursing education loan repayment program, including (1) the methods of payment, (2) existing and recommended oversight functions, (3) the number of nurses participating in the program, and (4) the type of facility at which participants are serving.

Reported to Senate • 11/5/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health

Congressional oversightEducation programs fundingGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingMedical educationMental healthNursingStudent aid and college costs