H.R. 959 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017
H.R. 959 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018), the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017, has passed the house — introduced on Feb 7, 2017, sponsored by David P. Joyce with 105 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 7, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 105
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to extend through FY2022 support for nursing workforce programs and grants. Eligibility for advanced nursing education grants is expanded to include education programs for clinical nurse leaders and all combined registered nurse and graduate degree programs.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2018
Sponsor
David P. Joyce (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 85 Democrats, 20 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 7, 2017
- Passed the HouseJul 23, 2018
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jul 24, 2018)
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
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