H.R. 10056 aims to amend the Social Security Act to enhance patient protection by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours that nurses can be required to work in healthcare facilities that receive Medicare payments. This legislation is intended to improve working conditions for nurses and ensure better patient care by preventing nurse fatigue caused by excessive overtime.
H.R. 10056 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Doris Matsui (Democrat) and is currently listed as “Introduced”. It is classified under the Health policy area, one of 508 bills in that area we track this Congress.
Doris Matsui is the sponsor of 8 bills in our database this Congress, so H.R. 10056 is part of a broader legislative agenda rather than a one-off proposal.
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.R. 10056 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Health is 3.9/10.
Supporters of H.R. 10056 have praised the bill for prioritizing patient safety and improving working conditions for nurses. Many healthcare advocates argue that limiting mandatory overtime will lead to better patient outcomes and reduce burnout among nursing staff, ultimately benefiting the healthcare system as a whole.
Critics of H.R. 10056 express concerns that limiting mandatory overtime could lead to staffing shortages in healthcare facilities, particularly in times of high demand. Some argue that the bill may hinder flexibility for healthcare providers and could result in increased costs or reduced availability of care for patients.
The analysis of H.R. 10056, which aims to limit mandatory overtime hours for nurses under Medicare, reveals no direct industry overlaps with the top donor industries of sponsor Doris Matsui. This suggests that the financial interests of her donors do not directly influence the legislation concerning nurse work hours. Matsui's top donor industries do not include healthcare providers or organizations that would be directly impacted by regulations on nurse overtime. Therefore, the potential for conflicts of interest appears minimal. Voters should be aware that while campaign contributions can sometimes lead to perceived or real conflicts, in this case, the absence of overlapping interests indicates a low risk of undue influence on the bill's intent.
Top industries funding Doris Matsui, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
What does H.R. 10056 do?
H.R. 10056 aims to amend the Social Security Act to enhance patient protection by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours that nurses can be required to work in healthcare facilities that receive Medicare payments. This legislation is intended to improve working conditions for nurses and ensure better patient care by preventing nurse fatigue caused by excessive overtime.
Has H.R. 10056 received a floor vote?
No roll-call vote on H.R. 10056 is recorded in our database yet. Its current status is “Introduced”.
Does H.R. 10056 have a conflict of interest?
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.R. 10056 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Health is 3.9/10. This score reflects overlap between the sponsor’s campaign funding, lobbying activity, and the industries the bill affects. It is a transparency indicator, not an accusation.
What is the status of H.R. 10056?
H.R. 10056 is currently “Introduced” as of our last update on August 10, 2026.
Who sponsored H.R. 10056?
H.R. 10056 was sponsored by Doris Matsui (Democrat).
