S. 1709: Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-05-12 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 5 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2864) |
| Last updated | 2026-01-21 |
Summary
An official summary for this measure has not been published by Congress. The full text is available on congress.gov.
Cosponsors (5)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jeff Merkley | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-05-12 |
| Edward J. Markey | D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-05-12 |
| Elizabeth Warren | D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-05-12 |
| Tammy Baldwin | D WI 2025-05-13 |
| Bernard Sanders | I VT 2026-01-05 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1709?
S. 1709 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1709 are available on congress.gov.
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