Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025

This legislation reauthorizes and enhances federal programs designed to develop the nursing workforce by amending provisions within the Public Health Service Act. Its primary goal is to address current and future needs in nursing education and practice through expanded eligibility, broader uses of funds, and increased appropriations. The bill expands eligibility for Advanced Nursing Education Grants to explicitly include nurse practitioner, nurse-midwifery, nurse anesthesia, and clinical nurse specialist programs, allowing grants to cover essential clinical education and preceptor fees. It also broadens the scope of grants for Strengthening Capacity for Nurse Education and Practice . These capacity-building funds can now be used for modern educational tools like simulation and telehealth technologies, increasing faculty and students in nursing schools, and fostering partnerships with healthcare facilities to expand clinical education opportunities. The Act also reauthorizes appropriations for these vital nursing programs, significantly increasing funding levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, ensuring sustained investment in a robust nursing workforce.