NCC Thanks Representatives Walberg and Courtney for Introducing Legislation that Improves Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers
Fourty-seven members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter thanking House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI-05) and Congressman Joe Courtney (D-CT-02) for introducing the Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act (H.R.3170), as well as urging its passage this Congress. 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 Thanks Members of Congress for Introducing the Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act of 2025
Fifty-five members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter to Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Roger Wicker (R-MS), along with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Mike Thompson (D-CA-04), and Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), thanking them for introducing the bipartisan, bicameral Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act of 2025 (S.1548/H.R.3145).
NCC Thanks Representative Courtney and Senator Baldwin for Introducing the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Fifty-four members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter thanking Representative Joe Courtney (D-CT-02) and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) for introducing the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R.2531/S.1232).
NCC Submits Testimony to Senate Appropriation LHHS-ED Subcommittee
Sixty-three 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 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), as well as preserving NINR as an independent Institute within NIH in FY 2026.
NCC Statement on the President's Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) strongly opposes the severe cuts made to key domestic and health care programs, including the proposed elimination of the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) and language around potential cuts to Title VIII Nursing Workforce Programs in the Administration’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget.
NCC Thanks Congress for Introducing a Resolution Honoring and Recognizing National Nurses Week 2025
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 16 bipartisan members in the Senate, for introducing S.Res.206 and H.Res.389 - a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2025.
38 Senators Support FY 2026 Funding for Title VIII in Senate Dear Colleague Letter
Thirty-eight Senators signed onto a Senate Dear Colleague letter requesting $530 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs in FY 2026.
NCC Urges Support for Funding Nursing Workforce and Research as the President Honors National Nurses Day
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) released a statement reiterating its support of funding for the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs, as well as for retaining and funding the National Institute of Nursing Research, following the Administration’s statement honoring National Nurses Day.
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 2025.
NCC Statement on the President's FY 2026 Budget
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) issued a statement expressing concerns with the Administration’s FY 2026 skinny budget, which proposes the elimination of the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) and cuts to education, training, maternal and child health, and other health workforce programs within the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
NCC Thanks Members of Congress for Introducing the Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025
Forty-nine members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter thanking Reps. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) for introducing the bipartisan Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act (H.R.2234).
94 Representatives Support FY 2026 Funding for Title VIII in House Dear Colleague Letter
Ninety-four Representatives signed onto the bipartisan House of Representatives Dear Colleague letter, requesting $530 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs in FY 2026.
NCC Submits Testimony to House Appropriation LHHS-ED Subcommittee
Sixty-three 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 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 2026 supporting our nurse scientists and researchers throughout NIH, including preserving the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) as an independent Institute within NIH by supporting at least $210 million for the NINR.
NCC Sends FY 2026 Appropriations Requests to House and Senate LHHS-ED Appropriations Subcommittees
Sixty-one members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter to the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies requesting at least $530 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and at least $210 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) in fiscal year (FY) 2026.
NCC Thanks Members of Congress for Introducing the I CAN Act
Sixty members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter thanking Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH-14), along with other cosponsors, for introducing the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act (S.575/H.R.1317).
NCC Thanks Members of Congress for Introducing the PRECEPT Nurses Act
Fifty-five members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter thanking Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) for introducing the bipartisan and bicameral Providing Real-World Education and Clinical Experience by Precepting Tomorrow’s (PRECEPT) Nurses Act (H.R.392/S.131).
NCC Sends Letter to Congressional Leadership Reiterating FY 2025 Funding Requests
All sixty-four members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto 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 bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee passed bill. The letter urges Congress to avoid a long-term continuing resolution (CR) and provide bold investments in these vital programs, as we near the March 14th CR deadline.
NCC Welcomes the 119th Congress
All sixty-four members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter welcoming Representatives and Senators to the 119th Congress. The letter outlined shared priorities including support for the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR).