Train More Nurses Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 5052
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Health
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-08-26: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-01T08:08:21Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose The legislation directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Labor to examine existing federal grant programs that support the nursing workforce and to recommend improvements aimed at expanding nurse education and faculty capacity.
Key Provisions
- Requires a joint review of all grant programs administered by the Department of Health and Human Services or the Department of Labor that assist the nurse workforce.
- Mandates submission of a report to Congress within one year of enactment that includes recommendations to:
- Increase nurse faculty, with emphasis on underserved areas.
- Create pathways for experienced nurses (more than 10 years of clinical practice) to transition into faculty roles at nursing schools.
- Strengthen the nursing pipeline by developing routes for licensed practical nurses to become registered nurses.
Significant Changes to Existing Law The bill does not amend any existing statutes. It adds a new, one-time requirement for the two departments to conduct a coordinated review and produce a report with targeted recommendations.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: Directs the Departments of Health and Human Services and Labor to allocate staff time and resources to complete the review and report within the one-year deadline.
- Citizens: Could lead to future program adjustments that increase opportunities for nursing education and faculty development, potentially improving access to care in underserved areas.
- International relations: No direct effects identified.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Current and prospective nurses, including licensed practical nurses seeking advancement.
- Nursing schools and faculty.
- Healthcare providers and facilities facing workforce shortages.
- Patients in underserved communities.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The measure is administrative in nature and raises no apparent constitutional concerns. It reflects bipartisan interest in addressing nursing shortages through targeted workforce development strategies.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (9)
Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40], Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45], Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2], Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7], Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10]
Recent Actions
- 2025-08-26: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
- 2025-08-26: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
- 2025-08-26: Introduced in House
- 2025-08-26: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Train More Nurses Act — issued 2025-08-26 — PDF (2 pages)