119th Congress · introduced in the House · Aug 6, 2026
Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act of 2026
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Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): 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.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Aug 6, 2026)
Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act of 2026
This bill requires certain providers, as a condition of Medicare participation, to limit mandatory overtime for nurses.
Specifically, the bill prohibits hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, home health agencies, rural health clinics, federally qualified health centers, and other specified providers from requiring nurses to work (1) more than a previously scheduled shift, 48 hours in a workweek, or 12 consecutive hours in a 24-hour period; or (2) during the 10 hours immediately following the 12th hour worked in a shift during a 24-hour period.
Qualifying work hours include time spent in training, on call, and on standby. The bill's provisions do not apply during declared emergencies or disasters, subject to specified conditions, and do not preclude voluntary overtime.
The bill also establishes (1) certain protections for nurses who file complaints against providers, (2) documentation and notice requirements for providers, and (3) potential civil penalties for violations.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
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.
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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING · lobbying firm or registrant: MASON CONSULTING, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 3170/S. 3296, Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act H.R. 10056/S. 5319, Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS · lobbying firm or registrant: MASON CONSULTING, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
$24,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 3170/S. 3296, Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act H.R. 10056/S. 5319, Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: WHEAT SHROYER GOVERNMENT RELATIONS LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…nals and advanced care practitioners as independent contractors for the purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act. (H.R. 10056/S.5319) Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$210,000
Spent on own lobbying
…t Safety and Quality Act Issues surrounding artificial intelligence and nursing workforce/practice Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act funding (H.R. 10056/S. 5319) Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$570,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ition: 3 year extension of ACA SJ Res 192, HJ Res 187- Joint Resolution to end WISeR Pilot HR 8540, S 5321- Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Access Act HR 10056, S 5319- Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act S 5037- MediKids Act HR 10326- Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds (PROOF) Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing