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S 246 United States Senate · 117th Congress

FAAN Act

Summary
Future Advancement of Academic Nursing Act or the FAAN Act This bill authorizes the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to award grants to nursing schools to increase capacity to respond to public health emergencies and pandemics and otherwise enhance nursing education programs. In awarding these grants, HRSA shall prioritize historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions, schools that are located in medically underserved communities, and schools in areas with shortages of health professionals.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes HRSA grants to nursing schools for program enhancement, prioritizing minority-serving institutions and underserved communities, directly funding higher education expansion.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes HRSA grants to nursing schools for pandemic response and education, prioritizing underserved areas - directly funds healthcare workforce development.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
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Introduced Feb 4, 2021 Last action Feb 4, 2021
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Feb 4, 2021
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Feb 4, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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Photo of Jeff Merkley
Jeff Merkley
DDemocratic
OR
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Photo of Jeanne Shaheen
Jeanne Shaheen
DDemocratic
NH
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Photo of Tina Smith
Tina Smith
DDemocratic
MN
n/a