Bill119th CongressFiled Jan 8, 2026Health
H.R. 6989
Public Health Nursing Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 8, 2026)
Public Health Nursing Act
This bill establishes a grant program within the Department of Health and Human Services to support a public health nursing workforce in state, territorial, and local public health departments.
What just happenedJan 8, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1](D-NM)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJan 8, 2026
- Jan 8, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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