H.R. 4407: National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025

This bill, known as the National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025, aims to address challenges in the nursing workforce in the United States through several actions outlined primarily in the amendments to the Public Health Service Act.

Establishment of Nursing Workforce Centers

The bill proposes to create or enhance existing state-based nursing workforce centers. These centers will serve several purposes, including:

• Collecting data on the nursing workforce.
• Evaluating the impact of these centers on nursing outcomes.
• Assessing potential public-private partnerships in nursing workforce initiatives.

Pilot Program

A two-year pilot program will be implemented to establish or enhance these nursing workforce centers. The Secretary of Health will begin this program no later than a year after the bill becomes law.

To receive funding through this pilot program, entities must contribute a portion of their own funds (at least $1 for every $4 in federal funding) to support the initiatives.

Eligible Entities

Entities eligible for grants under this bill include:

• State agencies.
• State boards of nursing.
• Tax-exempt organizations.
• Community-based organizations.
• Nursing schools and programs.

Geographical Distribution and Priority

The Secretary will ensure that grants are distributed equitably across the various regions in the U.S. Priority will be given to proposals that:

• Provide statewide services.
• Demonstrate expertise in nursing workforce issues.
• Have a history of addressing nursing workforce concerns.
• Partner with educational institutions that train nurses.

Use of Funds

Funds provided to nursing workforce centers can be used for various statewide activities, including:

• Analyzing existing workforce data and identifying gaps.
• Researching educational programs and their impact on nursing.
• Developing state-specific scholarships and financial aid.
• Strategic planning for nursing workforce needs.
• Addressing recruitment and retention challenges for nurses.

Reporting Requirements

The Secretary will be required to submit an annual report to Congress detailing:

• Initiatives studied for increasing new nurses and retaining existing ones.
• Impact data on workforce services provided.
• Assessment of public-private partnership efforts in nursing data collection.

Funding Provisions

The bill allows up to $1.5 million for each of the fiscal years of 2026 and 2027 to be used for the purposes outlined in the bill, emphasizing support for the nursing workforce.

Additional Programs

Furthermore, the bill amends existing provisions related to the analysis and technical support for nursing workforce issues, allowing for:

• Grants to support mission-driven organizations focused on nursing workforce advancements.
• Collaboration with nursing workforce centers to produce reports on supply and demand for nurses.

Conclusion

Overall, the National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025 seeks to strengthen the nursing workforce in the United States by establishing a framework for data collection, analysis, and targeted support through state-based centers, thereby addressing critical issues of recruitment, retention, and education within the nursing profession.

Relevant Companies

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