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.

Bill· HRH.R. 9937 (119th)referred

Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]

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An amendment numbered 22 printed in Part B of House Report 118-535 to increase and decrease funding for the purpose of expressing the urgency of expeditiously and efficiently utilizing increased demolition funding on Navy and Marine Corps bases.

An amendment numbered 19 printed in Part B of House Report 118-535 to increase and decrease funding for the purpose of encouraging the approval and development of privatized housing for unaccompanied service members.

An amendment numbered 20 printed in Part B of House Report 118-535 to increase and decrease funding for the purpose of ensuring that the Department of Veterans Affairs maintains sufficient medical care for veterans who reside in US Territories and Freely Associated States.

Supporting the designation of October 23, 2026, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day".

To ensure delivery service providers have partnership agreements with the restaurants for which the providers deliver, and for other purposes.

Military Family Relocation Support Act

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to review of Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program, and for other purposes.

More Nurses in Rural Schools Act

GI Bill Transferability Act

HELP STATES Act

Shenandoah VALOR Act

Supporting the designation of September 20, 2026, as "Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, pharmacy workforce suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health conditions, and for other purposes.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a national graduate nurse education program.

Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "National Clean Energy Week".

Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".

Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Clinical Nurse Specialist Week".

Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act of 2026

No Leniency for Fentanyl Dealers Act

Alzheimer’s Early Detection Act of 2026

National Service Animals Monument Location Act

Supporting the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.

Veterans and Servicemembers PTSD Emerging Treatment Review Act of 2026