Bills/H.R. 5052

Train More Nurses Act

Train More Nurses Act

In CommitteeHealthcareHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
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Plain Language Summary

# Train More Nurses Act (HR 5052) Summary **What It Would Do** The Train More Nurses Act aims to increase the number of nurses entering the healthcare workforce. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on expanding nursing education programs, increasing funding for nursing schools, or reducing barriers to nursing training and certification. This would help address nursing shortages that hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country have been experiencing. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily benefit nursing students and aspiring nurses by potentially making education more accessible or affordable, as well as healthcare facilities and patients who need adequate nursing staff.

Healthcare employers struggling with staffing shortages would also be affected. **Current Status** As of now, HR 5052 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Zachary Nunn (R-Iowa). For a detailed breakdown of specific provisions, you would need to review the full bill text on Congress.gov.

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Latest Action

August 26, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Key Dates

Introduced
August 26, 2025
Last Updated
August 26, 2025
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