Public Health Nursing Act

House Bill

H.R. 6989

119th Congress

Public Health Nursing Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 8, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Sponsor information unavailable

Cosponsors

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Quick Stats

Summary

The Public Health Nursing Act likely establishes or expands programs related to public health nursing services in communities. Based on the title, this bill probably addresses the training, funding, or deployment of nurses who work in public health settings rather than hospitals or private practices.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced1/8/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

ChamberHouse

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Public Health Nursing Act

The Public Health Nursing Act likely establishes or expands programs related to public health nursing services in communities. Based on the title, this bill probably addresses the training, funding, or deployment of nurses who work in public health settings ra

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The Public Health Nursing Act likely establishes or expands programs related to public health nursing services in communities. Based on the title, this bill probably addresses the training, funding, or deployment of nurses who work in public health settings rather than hospitals or private practices.

Bill Number: 6989
Introduced: 1/8/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Public Health Nursing Act
Bill Number: 6989
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 1/8/2026
Summary: The Public Health Nursing Act likely establishes or expands programs related to public health nursing services in communities. Based on the title, this bill probably addresses the training, funding, or deployment of nurses who work in public health settings rather than hospitals or private practices

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Public Health Nursing Act likely establishes or expands programs related to public health nursing services in communities. Based on the title, this bill probably addresses the training, funding, or deployment of nurses who work in public health settings rather than hospitals or private practices.

Last updated: 3/6/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill focuses on public health nursing, which involves nurses who work in community settings to promote health and prevent disease.
It was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, which handles health care legislation.
The bill is in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House.
Public health nurses typically work in schools, community clinics, health departments, and other non-hospital settings.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would likely affect communities that rely on public health nursing services, including underserved populations who may not have regular access to hospital-based care. It could also impact nursing professionals who work in public health roles and the agencies or organizations that employ them. The specific effects depend on the bill's provisions, which are not yet available.

Policy Areas

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6989, 119th Congress (2026). "Public Health Nursing Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-6989

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