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US SB3707

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Richard Durbin

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Establishes a demonstration program providing grants to accredited nursing schools to supplement salaries of new nursing faculty members, covering the difference between clinical practice nurse salaries and nursing faculty salaries for up to 3 years per faculty member

  • Eligible faculty include those hired within the past 2 years, prospective hires, current faculty demonstrating need, and part-time faculty (with prorated awards)

  • Grants priority to schools demonstrating greatest need, those serving vulnerable populations in health professional shortage areas, and those recruiting faculty from underrepresented populations

  • Requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress within 3 years evaluating the program's impact on faculty recruitment and retention

  • Authorizes $15,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031

Legislative Description

Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2026

Health

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S292-293)

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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