HR. 8100In Committee
Safe Staffing Saves Lives Act
Establishes federal hospital nurse staffing standards to improve patient safety and direct staffing plan oversight
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes federal hospital nurse staffing standards to improve patient safety and direct staffing plan oversight
Key points
- Establish nurse staffing standards
- Require hospital staffing plans
- Direct staffing plan oversight
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-03-26 — 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.
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Topics and policy areas
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