Nursing Workforce: Training and Faculty Support
Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2026
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being introduced in the Senate. It has been sent to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
This bill has strong support from both parties and has already cleared a major committee hurdle. Since nursing shortages affect every state, it is likely to pass the full Senate.
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The bill reauthorizes and expands advanced nursing education grants for people enrolled in nurse practitioner, nurse-midwifery, nurse anesthesia, and clinical nurse specialist programs, and expands what grant money can cover to include clinical education costs and preceptor fees. This lowers the financial burden on nursing students pursuing advanced practice degrees.
“``(A) authorized nurse practitioner programs described in subsection (c); ``(B) authorized nurse-midwifery programs described in subsection (d); ``(C) authorized nurse anesthesia programs described in subsection (e); and ``(D) authorized clinical nurse specialist programs described in subsection (f).''”
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 527.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
The Senate HELP Committee advanced the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S. 1874) in a bipartisan vote. The bill renews federal support for nursing education and includes a new demonstration program to address the pay gap between clinical and faculty roles.
The Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act was among several bills advanced by the Senate HELP Committee. It aims to strengthen the nursing pipeline by funding education, recruitment, and retention, with specific focus on faculty development and rural healthcare access.
The Senate HELP Committee unanimously advanced the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act. The bill continues federal funding for scholarships and loan repayment while adding support for nursing faculty to help schools expand capacity and ease the national shortage.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2026
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