Nursing: Limits on Mandatory Overtime
The Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act of 2026 was sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means on August 6, 2026. The bill has not moved since that date and remains under review by these committees. Most bills do not receive a committee vote, so it is unclear if this proposal will advance further.
The bill has bipartisan support from both a Democrat and a Republican, which helps its chances. However, many healthcare bills face opposition from hospital groups concerned about staffing costs.
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes or news coverage recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act of 2026
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