Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2026

# Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2026 - Summary **What It Would Do:** This bill aims to address a shortage of nursing instructors and professors in the United States. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically propose measures like loan forgiveness programs, scholarships, or grants to encourage nurses to become educators, and funding to support nursing education programs at colleges and universities. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily affect nursing students, nursing schools, hospitals, and healthcare facilities. By increasing the number of nursing instructors, the legislation could help expand nursing education programs, potentially increasing the supply of newly trained nurses entering the healthcare workforce. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill (S 3707) is in committee review during the 119th Congress.

This means it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill was sponsored by Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-IL).