H.R. 3679 (112th): National Nurse Act of 2011

Introduced:
Dec 15, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Eddie Johnson [D-TX30]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 485 on Feb 04, 2013. See H.R. 485 for current action on this subject.

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Status

This bill was introduced on December 15, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Dec 15, 2011
Referred to Committee Dec 15, 2011
Cosponsors
45 cosponsors (40D, 5R) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

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Full Title

To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish the position of National Nurse for Public Health.

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Last updated Dec 15, 2011.
6 pages

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12/15/2011--Introduced.
National Nurse Act of 2011 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish the position of National Nurse for Public Health within the Office of the Surgeon General. Includes among the duties of such position providing leadership and coordination of Public Health Service nursing professional affairs for the Office of the Surgeon General and other agencies of the Public Health Service, conducting media campaigns, and providing guidance and leadership for activities that will increase public safety and emergency preparedness.
Requires the National Nurse for Public Health to:
(1) participate in identification of national health priorities,
(2) encourage volunteerism of nurses and strengthen the relationship between government agencies and health-related national organizations, and
(3) promote the dissemination of evidence-based practice in educating the public on health promotion and disease prevention activities.

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