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S 131 United States Senate · 119th Congress

PRECEPT Nurses Act

The PRECEPT Nurses Act creates a $2,000 annual tax credit for registered nurses who mentor nursing students or newly hired nurses (within their first six months of employment) in designated health professional shortage areas. To qualify, preceptors must complete at least 200 hours of mentoring annually, verified by certification from either the nursing school or clinical site. The credit applies to tax years beginning after December 31, 2025, and expires after 2032, requiring annual reports to Congress and an evaluation of its effectiveness by 2033.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides $2,000 annual tax credit for nurses, reducing taxable income and incentivizing mentorship in shortage areas.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTax credit incentivizes nurse mentorship in healthcare shortage areas, directly strengthening workforce development and access to care.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides tax credits to nurses who mentor new nurses, supporting workforce development and retention in shortage areas.85% confidence
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 16, 2025 Last action Jan 16, 2025
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Jan 16, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Jan 16, 2025
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Photo of Mark Kelly
Mark Kelly
DDemocratic
AZ
n/a
Co
Photo of Christopher A. Coons
Christopher A. Coons
DDemocratic
DE
n/a
Co
Photo of James C. Justice
James C. Justice
RRepublican
WV
n/a
Co
Photo of Marsha Blackburn
Marsha Blackburn
RRepublican
TN
n/a