Introduced
S. 1709
Introduced in Senate · May 21, 2025May 12, 2025
Mr. Padilla (for himself, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Markey, and Ms. Warren) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
A BILL
To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals, and for other purposes.
1. Short title; table of contents; findings; 2. Minimum direct care registered nurse staffing requirement; 3. Enforcement of requirements through Federal programs; 4. Nurse workforce initiative
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,