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FAAN Act

Introduced: February 22, 2022 Introduced by: Underwood, Lauren Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

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Became law

Feb 5, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Feb 4, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Feb 4, 2021

Introduced in House

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Future Advancement of Academic Nursing Act or the FAAN Act

This bill authorizes the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to award grants to nursing schools to increase capacity to respond to public health emergencies and pandemics and otherwise enhance nursing education programs.

In awarding these grants, HRSA shall prioritize historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions, schools that are located in medically underserved communities, and schools in areas with shortages of health professionals.

What's happening now February 5, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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