Bill · H.R. 3471· House(119-HR-3471)
Certified Nursing Assistant Workforce Improvement Act
- Introduced
- 5/15/2025
- Last activity
- 5/15/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Derrick Van Orden
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Certified Nursing Assistant Workforce Improvement Act'', directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make changes to training requirements. Specifically, it focuses on adjusting requirements for certified nursing assistants in nursing facilities and skilled nursing facilities. The directive requires a revision to section 483.152(a)(5)(i) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations. This revision concerns the qualifications of a registered nurse providing general supervision for training. Under this proposal, the nurse must have at least 2 years of nursing experience. This experience requirement applies regardless of whether it was gained in long term care facility services.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+4
Improved workforce availability can lead to better care for seniors in nursing facilities.
Would retired people be better off under this?+4
Better staffing availability helps ensure reliable care for retirees in nursing facilities.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+4
Streamlining training supervision requirements can help mitigate nursing shortages in long-term care facilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Expanding the pool of qualified supervisors: By allowing the 2 years of nursing experience to be gained anywhere, rather than strictly in long term care facility services, the bill removes a specific restriction on what counts as valid experience (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees+4Good For Seniors+4Good For Business Owners+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+4
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3
- 6/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/15/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
Bryan SteilRepublican · Wisconsin