Public Health Nursing Act

# Public Health Nursing Act (S 3604) Summary **What the Bill Does:** The Public Health Nursing Act aims to strengthen the public health nursing workforce in the United States. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on expanding nursing programs, improving training opportunities, and increasing funding for nurses working in public health roles—such as those in community health centers, disease prevention programs, and public health departments. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would primarily impact registered nurses specializing in public health, community health organizations, public health agencies, and potentially the communities they serve. It could also affect nursing schools and educational programs that train public health nurses. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee (S 3604, introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Edward Markey of Massachusetts), meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate.

To move forward, it would need committee approval before advancing to the Senate floor for consideration. *Note: Without the bill's full text available, this summary is based on the bill's title and type. For detailed information about specific provisions, funding amounts, or requirements, you would need to consult the complete bill text on Congress.gov.*.