Safe Staffing Saves Lives Act

Starting January 1, 2029, this bill would require nursing homes in Medicare and Medicaid to provide at least 4.1 hours of nursing care per resident per day, including set amounts from registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. It would also require a registered nurse on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Facilities that cannot comply could get waivers of up to 180 days, but not more than two in a row. Facilities that do not meet the standards would face more frequent inspections, denial of payment for newly admitted Medicare and Medicaid residents, and a requirement to post a notice and inform residents and families. The bill also requires time-stamped staff hour data starting in 2027 and reports to Congress every 5 years starting in 2034.

Full text and official record on Congress.gov

Sponsors

• Lloyd Doggett Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors