A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes a national graduate nurse education program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act. Eligible hospitals can receive payments to cover reasonable costs for providing qualified clinical education to advanced practice registered nurses. Participating hospitals must lead a Graduate Nurse Education Hub and partner with schools of nursing and non-hospital community-based care settings. Hospitals are required to submit annual reports detailing program activities, student numbers, and patient care metrics. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will manage the program and report its results to Congress.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +7
Would students be better off under this?
The legislation directly supports graduate nursing education by funding clinical training costs for advanced practice registered nurses.
- Scored +7
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill promotes care access for vulnerable populations by tracking graduates entering shortage and rural areas and supporting nurse training.
- Scored +6
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill explicitly encourages training and tracking of nurse graduates entering practice in rural areas and medically underserved communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Under Section 2 creating section 1866H(a)(1), eligible hospitals may receive payments for their reasonable costs to provide qualified clinical education to advanced practice registered nurses, which helps support the training of more healthcare professionals.
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Under Section 2 creating section 1866H(b)(2)(E), Graduate Nurse Education Hubs must use a process that considers local, State, and regional workforce needs, which aims to improve the delivery of health care where it is needed.
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Under Section 2 creating section 1866H(d)(2)(H), hospitals must track and report the number and percentage of graduated advanced practice registered nurses who enter practice in health professional shortage areas, medically underserved communities, or rural areas, promoting care access for vulnerable populations.
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Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Under Section 2 creating section 1866H(d)(1)(A), an eligible hospital's payment amount will be reduced by 25 percent if it fails to provide the required annual report or omits necessary information, which could financially burden the hospital and potentially affect its educational partnerships.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — The legislation directly supports graduate nursing education by funding clinical training costs for advanced practice registered nurses. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill explicitly encourages training and tracking of nurse graduates entering practice in rural areas and medically underserved communities. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill promotes clinical education and care delivery in medically underserved communities and health professional shortage areas. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The program helps train advanced practice registered nurses who provide care to individuals enrolled in Medicare. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Expanded clinical training of nurses can improve healthcare availability in community-based settings that serve various populations including veterans.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill establishes a national graduate nurse education program to support clinical training and increase the supply of advanced practice registered nurses. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Investing in healthcare training infrastructure helps support regional workforce needs and healthcare delivery.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Participating hospitals are required to submit detailed annual reports on program activities, student numbers, and patient care metrics. Does this give the federal government more power? — The legislation establishes a new federally managed graduate nurse education program administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill promotes care access for vulnerable populations by tracking graduates entering shortage and rural areas and supporting nurse training.
- 11/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/16/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · Oregon
David JoyceRepublican · Ohio
Jennifer KiggansRepublican · Virginia