SB2639: Public Health Nursing Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out activities to establish, expand, and sustain a public health nursing workforce, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create and grow programs supporting public health nurses across the country. Public health nurses work in communities to prevent disease and improve health outcomes. The bill aims to establish new nursing positions, expand existing programs, and keep them running long-term. It was introduced by Senator Edward Markey and is currently awaiting review.
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SB2639: Public Health Nursing Act