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U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., and Marco Rubio, R-Fla., this week the AONL- and AHA-supported Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act (). The legislation would make it a federal crime to assault health care workers in hospitals, with enhanced penalties for assaults resulting in serious bodily injury. The bill would require the Government Accountability Office to study the legislation’s effectiveness in reducing violence against the health care workforce. In April, similar legislation was in the House. “The sharp rise in violence against caregivers is clearly documented, yet no federal law exists to protect them,” Rick Pollack, president and CEO of ��������. “Enactment of this bipartisan legislation would be a significant step forward in protecting our workforce.” (Manchin , 9/12/23)