HR 10056·Federal·house
Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act of 2026
In CommitteeFiled Aug 6, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] (D)
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Aug 6, 2026
Summary
The bill changes Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit how many overtime hours a nurse can be required to work in certain Medicare‑funded health care settings. It aims to protect patients by reducing nurse fatigue and to give nurses clearer work‑hour protections.
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