What does Preamble of FAAN Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Public Health Service Act. It aims to authorize grants to support schools of nursing. The grants would support increasing the number of nursing students and faculty. The grants would also support program enhancement and infrastructure modernization.

What does SHORT TITLE. of FAAN Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Future Advancement of Academic Nursing Act.

What does SUPPORT FOR NURSING EDUCATION AND THE FUTURE NURSING WORKFORCE. of FAAN Act do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to establish the Nursing Education Enhancement and Modernization Grants in Underserved Areas program. The Secretary of Health and Human Services may award grants to schools of nursing to increase faculty and students, expand preparedness for public health emergencies, and modernize nursing education programs. Priority for grant recipients will be given to schools located in medically underserved areas, health professional shortage areas, institutions of higher education, or rural/noncontiguous areas. Funds may be used to enhance student enrollment and retention, retain and hire faculty, establish clinical education partnerships, modernize infrastructure, and improve educational programs. Schools receiving grants must submit annual reports to the Secretary. The Secretary must submit a report to Congress within five years of enactment summarizing grant activities and outcomes, including data on student demographics and the impact on workforce shortages.

What does STRENGTHENING NURSE EDUCATION. of FAAN Act do?

This section amends the heading of part D of title VIII of the Public Health Service Act. The amendment involves striking the word 'basic' from the existing heading.

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FAAN Act

Last updated: 12/11/2025 · Introduced: 12/11/2025

Author: Lauren Underwood (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes a grant program to support nursing schools in underserved areas, aiming to increase the number of nursing students and faculty.
Grant funds can be used to enhance student enrollment, retain faculty, modernize infrastructure, and improve nursing education programs.
The bill removes the word 'basic' from the heading of a section of the Public Health Service Act related to nurse education.

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Includes provisions on preamble, short title., and 2 more.

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