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BillHR 8100 · 119

Safe Staffing Saves Lives Act

Introduced
Mar 26, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 26, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires hospitals to maintain safe staffing levels for nurses and other healthcare workers. Funds and establishes guidelines to ensure adequate staffing and reduce patient risks.

Sponsored By

Lloyd Doggett
Democrat · Texas · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 26, 2026
  3. Mar 26, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects hospital patients and healthcare workers, potentially improving patient care and reducing workload for nurses and other staff. It may also impact hospital administrators, who would need to implement and maintain the new staffing standards.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic2
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
CommitteeCommittee on Ways and Means
IntroducedMar 26, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 26, 2026
Latest ActionReferred 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.
Subjects
  • Health

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.