Nurses Belong in Nursing Homes Act

This bill would require nursing homes in Medicare and Medicaid to provide at least 3.48 hours of nursing care per resident per day, combining registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants, starting 180 days after it becomes law. It would also require a registered nurse on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week after that date. The bill directs regular federal studies of nurse staffing and requires federal regulations setting minimum staffing levels, with $50 million for this work in fiscal year 2027. It would provide $800 million each year starting in fiscal year 2027 for the federal nursing home survey and certification program. It would also require that at least half of certain civil money penalties collected from nursing homes go to states for workforce training, career pathways, and student loan or tuition help.

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Sponsors

• Ron Wyden Democrat sponsor
• 6 cosponsors