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Reps. Kiggans, Matsui, Sen. Merkley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Keep America Nurses, Patients Safe
March 15, 2024
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news on March 14, 2024:

This week, Congresswomen Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Doris Matsui (CA-07) announced the introduction of the Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act. Senator Jeff Merkley (OR) has introduced this legislation in the Senate.

To meet staffing-related challenges, nurses are often forced to work mandatory overtime beyond their scheduled shift, which can endanger both worker well-bein . . .

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