S. 1709In Committee
Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes national hospital nurse staffing standards to improve patient safety and quality of care through minimum staffing requirements
Key points
- Establish hospital nurse staffing standards
- Require minimum nurse staffing levels
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-05-12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2864)
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