A Republican bill with 8 Democratic cosponsors · See all 11 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to stabilize and grow the nursing workforce. It establishes a 2-year pilot program to create or improve State-based nursing workforce centers. These centers are tasked with researching nursing education, recruitment, and retention challenges. The bill also allows for the expansion of covered programs to include analysis and technical assistance for these centers. Additionally, the legislation seeks to facilitate public-private partnerships to address nursing shortages.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +6
Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?
The bill specifically directs funds toward preparing the nursing workforce for public health crises and pandemics.
- Scored +5
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
By stabilizing the nursing workforce, the bill aims to improve the long-term availability of healthcare services.
- Scored +4
Does this put more money into medical research?
The bill funds research into nursing education, recruitment, and retention challenges.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Nursing Workforce Stability: The bill establishes a pilot program to create or enhance State-based nursing workforce centers to support and stabilize the existing nursing workforce (Section 2, SEC. 785(a)).
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Enhanced Educational Support: Funds can be used to support and retain faculty to increase enrollment in schools of nursing, as well as assist individuals in obtaining necessary education and training (Section 2, SEC. 785(f)(3)).
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Career Advancement and Guidance: The bill allows for programs that provide career counseling and mentoring to help individuals enter or advance within the nursing profession (Section 2, SEC. 785(f)(3)(F)).
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Preparedness for Public Health Needs: Funds may be used to prepare the nursing workforce to address social determinants of health, health inequities, and responses to public health crises or pandemics (Section 2, SEC. 785(f)(3)).
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Addressing Regional Shortages: The Secretary is tasked with creating recommendations and best practices for reducing shortages in rural and underserved areas (Section 2, SEC. 785(g)(5)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Financial Matching Requirement for Applicants: To receive a grant, applicants must be able to provide non-Federal contributions (cash or in-kind) of at least $1 for every $4 of Federal funds provided (Section 2, SEC. 785(b)(2)).
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.
- Healthcare
- Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak? — The bill specifically directs funds toward preparing the nursing workforce for public health crises and pandemics. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — By stabilizing the nursing workforce, the bill aims to improve the long-term availability of healthcare services. Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill funds research into nursing education, recruitment, and retention challenges.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill specifically targets reducing nursing shortages in rural and underserved areas. Would students be better off under this? — The bill provides support for nursing students through educational assistance and career guidance.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill allocates funds for research into nursing workforce trends and challenges. Does this make college cost less? — The bill supports nursing education, including potential scholarships and financial aid analysis.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill prioritizes reducing nursing shortages in rural and underserved areas.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill supports the growth of the nursing workforce through recruitment and retention initiatives.
- 12/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Laura GillenDemocrat · New York
Jennifer KiggansRepublican · Virginia
Mike LevinDemocrat · California
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California
Chris PappasDemocrat · New Hampshire
Marilyn StricklandDemocrat · Washington
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia