The main purpose of this legislation, known as the Future Advancement of Academic Nursing Act (FAAN Act), is to enhance nursing education in the United States. It aims to address the growing nursing workforce shortages by providing financial support to nursing schools. The act focuses on increasing the number of nursing students and faculty, improving educational programs, and modernizing infrastructure to better prepare nurses for public health challenges. Key provisions of the act include the establishment of grants that schools of nursing can apply for.