H.R. 728 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019
H.R. 728 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 23, 2019, sponsored by David P. Joyce with 130 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 23, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 130
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019 This bill expands and reauthorizes through FY2024 specified nursing workforce development programs. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes (1) loan repayment and scholarships for nurses; (2) loans for nursing faculty development; (3) advanced education nursing grants; (4) grants for increasing nursing workforce diversity; and (5) nurse education, practice, quality, and rete…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David P. Joyce (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 109 Democrats, 21 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 23, 2019
- Passed the HouseOct 28, 2019
- 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. (Oct 29, 2019)
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
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