01 — The Text
What.
- Establishes a real-time data dashboard to track health care worker supply, demand, and distribution across the country.
- Would collect information on physicians, nurses, mental health providers, and other health professions.
- Aims to identify workforce shortages and surpluses by region and specialty in near-real-time rather than delayed annual reports.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Health systems and policymakers gain current data to plan staffing and training—currently they rely on outdated information.
- Rural and underserved areas could use the data to advocate for recruiting incentives to address documented shortages.
- Medical schools and nursing programs could adjust enrollment based on actual workforce gaps rather than guessing.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Bill introduced in Senate October 2025 and referred to health committee. No detailed legislative summary published yet—specifics on funding, timeline, and which agencies run the dashboard are pending.
- Committee must review and vote before Senate can debate. With only one cosponsor so far, momentum is limited.
- Track progress at Congress.gov or contact your senator if workforce data access matters to your community or profession.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Oct 23, 2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Oct 23, 2025 — Introduced in Senate