Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025

# Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would establish minimum nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in hospitals across the United States. If passed, it would require hospitals to maintain specific numbers of registered nurses on duty relative to the number of patients they treat, with different ratios for different types of hospital units (such as intensive care units, emergency departments, and general medical floors). The bill aims to ensure that nurses have manageable workloads and can provide adequate care to patients. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The legislation would directly impact hospitals, nurses, and patients. Hospitals would need to hire additional nursing staff to meet the new requirements, which could increase their operating costs.

Nurses would potentially benefit from lower patient loads and less overtime, while patients could receive more individualized attention and care. The bill includes enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance, though specific penalties and implementation timelines are not detailed in this summary. **Current Status** As of now, the bill (HR 3415) remains in committee and has not advanced to a floor vote. It was introduced by Representative Janice Schakowsky, a Democrat from Illinois, in the 119th Congress.