Public Health Nursing Act
To amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out activities to establish, expand, and sustain a public health nursing workforce, and for other purposes.
HB6989, known as the Public Health Nursing Act, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act by requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services to take steps to establish, expand, and maintain a public health nursing workforce. This means the bill seeks to ensure there are enough public health nurses to provide essential services across the country.
This bill would affect public health nurses, healthcare providers, and communities by enhancing the public health nursing workforce, which can improve community health outcomes and response to public health issues. It would potentially lead to better healthcare services and preparedness for public health emergencies.
As of January 8, 2026, HB6989 has been introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. There have been no further actions taken since its introduction and referral.
