Safe Staffing Saves Lives Act
To amend titles XI, XVIII, and XIX of the Social Security Act with respect to minimum staffing levels in skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
The Safe Staffing Saves Lives Act aims to change the rules for how many staff members must be in skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities that receive funding through Medicare and Medicaid. These are programs that help older adults and people with disabilities cover healthcare costs.
If the bill passes, it would affect people who work in nursing facilities and those who live in them. Proper staffing levels can improve the quality of care patients receive, making sure they are safer and healthier.
Currently, the bill was introduced on March 26, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Energy and Commerce. These committees will review the bill and decide if it should move forward for more discussion and voting.
