This bill would prevent the federal government from implementing a proposed rule that sets minimum staffing requirements for nursing facilities nationwide. The legislation blocks the Department of Health and Human Services from enforcing or adopting any similar staffing mandate, citing concerns that such requirements would force nursing home closures and displace hundreds of thousands of residents, particularly in rural areas already struggling with workforce shortages. Instead, the bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an advisory panel within 60 days composed of 15 members including nurses, nurse aides, physicians, facility administrators, and government representatives to study the nursing home workforce situation. The panel would meet at least twice yearly and must submit an initial report within 60 days of its first meeting, followed by annual updates, examining workforce challenges in rural and underserved areas and recommending ways to strengthen staffing without regulatory burdens. No specific funding amount is designated in the legislation.
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