NCC Sends Letter to House Leadership Supporting Legislation that Improves Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers
Fifty-seven members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter urging the House of Representatives to consider and pass H.R.618, the Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act. This bipartisan legislation would update the federal workers’ compensation program and authorize NPs to certify disabilities and oversee treatment for injured or ill federal employees under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA).
NCC Sends Letter to Congressional Leadership Outlining Updated FY 2025 Funding Requests
All sixty-four members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to Congressional Leadership, as well as to House and Senate Appropriations Committees, requesting at least $310.472 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and at least $197.693 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) in fiscal year (FY) 2025, as outlined in the Senate Appropriations Committee passed bill.
NCC Sends Comment Letter to House Energy and Commerce Committee on Proposed NIH Reform Framework
All sixty-four members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a comment letter to Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, in response to the recently released proposal to reform the National Institutes of Health (NIH). These comments underscore the rich history of the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), outline the important work of our nurse researchers and scientists, and urge Congress to preserve NINR as an independent institute within NIH.
NCC Sends Comment Letter to FDA on the Importance of Nursing Representation on Federal Advisory Committees
Forty-nine members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a comment letter urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure that nurses are among those represented within federal advisory committees, taskforces, and councils.
NCC Statement on the Senate Appropriations Committee’s FY 2025 Bipartisan Spending Bill
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) issued a statement commending the Senate Appropriations Committee for maintaining funding for nursing education, workforce development, and research by advancing their fiscal year (FY) 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education bill. Unlike the House proposal that cuts and consolidates key programs, this bipartisan bill preserves the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Diversity Program, increases total funding for Title VIII programs, and provides level funding for the National Institute of Nursing Research.
NCC Sends Letter to Senate Appropriations Committee Reiterating FY 2025 Funding Priorities
All sixty-four members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee reiterating support for at least $530 million for the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and at least $210 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) in FY 2025. This letter underscores the need for bold investments after the House Appropriations Committee proposed decreases for these essential programs.
NCC Statement on the House FY 2025 LHHS-ED Appropriations Bill
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) issued a statement expressing concerns with the House Appropriations Committee’s FY 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS-ED) bill. This proposal cuts funding from Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs, including the elimination of the Nursing Workforce Diversity Program, and suggests restructuring of the National Institutes of Health, which could impact the National Institute of Nursing Research.
NCC Thanks Congress for Introducing a Resolution Honoring and Recognizing National Nurses Week 2024
All sixty-four members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter thanking the leadership of the House and Senate Nursing Caucuses, along with 27 bipartisan members in the House and Senate, for introducing S.Res.676 and H.Res.1208 - a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2024.
43 Senators Support FY 2025 Funding for Title VIII in Senate Dear Colleague Letter
Forty-three Senators signed onto a Senate Dear Colleague letter requesting $530 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs in FY 2025.
NCC Sends Letter to Congress Outlining Top Legislative Priorities During National Nurses Week
All sixty-four members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter urging Congress to take action on top appropriations and legislative priorities that impact nursing education, workforce, and research. This letter comes as we celebrate National Nurses Week 2024.
NCC Submits Testimony to House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees
Fifty-eight members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto written testimony submitted to the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. The testimony featured the coalition's funding requests of at least $530 million for the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and at least $210 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research for Fiscal Year 2025.
86 Representatives Support FY 2025 Funding for Title VIII in House Dear Colleague Letter
Eighty-six Representatives signed onto the bipartisan House of Representatives Dear Colleague letter, requesting $530 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs in FY 2025.
NCC Sends FY 2025 Appropriations Requests to House and Senate LHHS-ED Appropriations Subcommittees
Fifty-seven members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter to the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies outlining the funding requests of at least $530 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and at least $210 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025.
NCC Thanks Senator Merkley and Congresswoman Underwood for introducing the Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act
Fifty-nine members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter thanking Senate Nursing Caucus Co-Chair, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and House Nursing Caucus Vice Co-Chair and nurse, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), for reintroducing the Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act (H.R.7266/S.3770). This bill would help enhance enrollment and recruitment of nursing students, hire and retain faculty, and support the modernization of nursing education infrastructure.
NCC Statement on the President's FY 2025 Budget
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) issued a statement supporting increased funding for key domestic and health care programs, such as Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and the National Institute of Nursing Research, in the Administration’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget.
NCC Thanks Senator Durbin and Congresswoman Bonamici for introducing the Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act
Fifty-one members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter thanking Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), along with other supporters, for introducing the Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act (S.2815/H.R.7002). The letter also urged Congress to take up and pass this bill before the end of the year. This legislation would provide much needed grant funding to close the pay gap between faculty and clinical nurses.
NCC Sends Letter to Congress in Opposition to H.R.3347/S.2070, the Protect Lifesaving Anesthesia Care for Veterans Act of 2023
Forty-one members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter outlining opposition to H.R.3347/S.2070, the Protect Lifesaving Anesthesia Care for Veterans Act of 2023. H.R.3347/S.2070 would unnecessarily, and unjustifiably, restrict access for our CRNAs within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), adversely impacting the health care of our nation’s veterans.
NCC Sends Letter to Congressional Leadership Outlining FY 2024 Continuing Resolution Funding Requests for Title VIII and NINR
All sixty-three members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to Congressional Leadership, as well as to House and Senate Appropriations Committees, requesting at least $302.472 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and at least $197.693 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) in fiscal year (FY) 2024, as outlined in the Senate Appropriations Committee passed bill. The NCC urged Congress to avoid a long-term continuing resolution (CR) and fully fund these critical programs.