Advocacy & Engagement in 2021
NCC Sends Letter to Congress on COVID-19 Blanket Waivers
Forty-four members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter urging Congress to take action to make waivers permanent beyond this Public Health Emergency (PHE).
NCC Sends Letter to Senators Outlining Shared Build Back Better Act Priorities
Fifty-six members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter strongly urging the Senate to preserve shared nursing priorities, including support for nursing education pathways, the Nurse Corps, and Momnibus, in their Build Back Better Act.
NCC Sends Letter to Appropriators Updating FY 2022 Funding Requests
Sixty members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees requesting at least $314.472 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce and Development Programs and at least $200.782 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022.
NCC Statement on the House Passage of the Build Back Better Act
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) issued a statement after the House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act. This bill included NCC top priorities that address nursing education, the workforce, and public health.
NCC Statement on House Energy and Commerce Committee Markup
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) issued a statement after the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced their piece of the Build Back Better Act. These reconciliation recommendations included nursing priorities that address public health and education, as well as investing billions in pandemic preparedness initiatives.
NCC Urges House Veterans' Affairs Committee to Advance the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act
Fifty-three members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter to the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee urging them to support and advance S.1220/H.R.2568 - United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2021.
NCC Sends Letter of Congratulations to the Deputy Administrator and Director of Center for Medicare
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter welcoming Dr. Meena Seshamani, who was recently selected to be the Deputy Administrator and Director of Center for Medicare at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
NCC Statement on House Passage of FY 2022 Spending Bills
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) issued a statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the seven-bill minibus for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 that includes historic investments in the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development programs and the National Institute of Nursing Research.
NCC Sends Letter of Congratulations to the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to Ms. Dawn O’Connell, who was recently confirmed as the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the Department of Health and Human Services.
NCC Sends Letter of Congratulations to the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to Dr. Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, who was recently confirmed as the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use at the Department of Health and Human Services.
NCC Sends Letter to Congress Outlining Shared Public Health Infrastructure Priorities
Fifty-two members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to Congressional Leadership and key Committees outlining our shared public health, education, and workforce priorities and urged their inclusion in any infrastructure package.
NCC Submits Testimony to Senate Appropriation Subcommittee
Sixty members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto written testimony submitted to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. The testimony featured the coalition's funding requests of $530 million for the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and $199.755 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research for Fiscal Year 2022.
Fifty-two members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter to the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee urging them to support and advance S.1220/H.R.2568 - United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2021.
NCC Sends Letter of Congratulations to the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to Andrea Palm, who was recently confirmed as the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
NCC Sends Letter of Congratulations to the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, who was recently confirmed as the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Thirty-Seven Senator’s Support FY 2022 Funding for Title VIII in Senate Dear Colleague Letter
Thirty-Seven Senators signed onto a Senate Dear Colleague letter circulated by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) requesting $530 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs in FY 2022.
NCC Statement on the President's FY 2022 Budget
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) issued a statement supporting restored and 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) 2022 Budget.
NCC Thanks Sen. Warren and Rep. Bustos for Introducing the U.S. Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act
Forty-nine members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent letters to Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL-17), along with a bipartisan group of 40 original cosponsors, thanking them for introducing the United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2021 (S.1220/H.R.2568).
NCC Sends Letter of Congratulations to U.S. Secretary of Labor
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to Mr. Martin Walsh, who was recently confirmed as the 29th Secretary for the U.S. Department of Labor.
NCC Submits Testimony to House Appropriation Subcommittee
Sixty members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto written testimony submitted to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. The testimony featured the coalition's funding requests of $530 million for the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and $193 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research for Fiscal Year 2022.
NCC Thanks Rep. Underwood and Sen. Booker for Introducing the Momnibus Act
Forty-five members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a thank you letter to Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) for introducing the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 (H.R. 959/S.346). The Momnibus Act provides a multipronged approach to addressing maternal health in the United States.
Nearly 90 Representatives Support FY 2022 Funding for Title VIII in House Dear Colleague Letter
Eighty-nine Representatives signed onto a House Dear Colleague letter circulated by Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Rodney Davis (R-IL) requesting $530 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs in FY 2022.
NCC Sends Letter of Congratulations to Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to the recently confirmed Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Dr. Rachel Levine, welcoming her as she begins work to ensure all individuals receive the healthcare they deserve.
NCC Sends Letter of Congratulations to U.S. Surgeon General
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to the recently confirmed U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, welcoming him to his new position and thanking him for his commitment to public health, ensuring the health of underrepresented communities, and combating the COVID-19 pandemic.
NCC Sends Letter Supporting Legislation to Address Workplace Violence
Fifty-One members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to Congressional Leadership urging for consideration and passage of the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R. 1195).
NCC Sends Letter of Congratulations to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to the recently confirmed U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra, welcoming him to his new position and outlining our shared priorities to combat COVID‐19, preserve critical advancements, and support the health of our nation.
NCC Sends Appropriations Request to House and Senate LHHS-ED Appropriations Subcommittees
Sixty members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto letters to the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies outlining the funding request levels of $530 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and $193 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research for FY 2022.
NCC Statement on the American Rescue Plan Act Becoming Law
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) issued a statement commending Congress and the Administration for actions to address the COVID-19 pandemic by passing and signing into law H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
NCC Sends Letter of Congratulations to U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to the recently confirmed U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Denis McDonough, welcoming him to his new position and pledging to work with him to improve veteran's health through nursing care.
NCC Sends Letter to Congress Outlining Shared COVID-19 Priorities
Fifty-nine members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to Congressional Leadership and key Committee Members, urging them to include shared legislative priorities in the COVID-19 relief package.
NCC Congratulates Chairwoman DeLauro on her Leadership of the House Appropriations Committee
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) congratulated Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) on her election as Chair to the House Committee on Appropriations and looks forward to working with her again in the 117th Congress.
NCC Commits to Work with Biden-Harris Administration
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) issued a statement committing to work with the Biden-Harris Administration as we continue to combat COVID-19 and advance sound health care policy.
NCC Welcomes 117th Congress
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) welcomed Senators and Representatives to the 117th Congress and outlined our shared priorities to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, invest in Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development programs, and support nursing research. The NCC looks forward to working with the new Congress to support our current and future nursing workforce.