AACN Policy

Thank you to @RepKimKingHinds for signing on as a cosponsor of the Nursing is a Professional Degree Act!

Thank you to @Sen_Alsobrooks for your support by cosponsoring the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025!

We are thrilled to see several new cosponsors of the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act, and we thank @RepGoodlander, @RepThompson, @EleanorNorton, @RepNikkiB, @RepDeluzio, @RepGwenMoore, @RepDarrenSoto, @RepChrisPappas, and @RepStephenLynch for their support!

AACN was proud to participate in @HPNAinfo's panel discussion during #HPNAOnTheHill2026! We were pleased to advocate for the reauthorization and funding of the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs, as well as funding for nursing research.

Thank you to @SenGaryPeters for signing on as a cosponsor of the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act!

AACN is immensely proud to advocate for increased federal funding for @NIH and @NINR at the #RallyForMedicalResearch! The innovative, lifesaving research done by our nurse scientists continues to serve as the basis for effective nursing practice. #FundNIH!

Thank you to @RepTroyDowning, @RepHageman, and @RepGonzalez for signing on as a cosponsor of the Nursing is a Professional Degree Act!

Thank you to @RepTroyDowning for supporting our nursing schools, faculty, and students by cosponsoring the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025!

Thank you to @RepAndreCarson, @RepJimCosta, @RepChuckEdwards, and @SenKevinCramer for your commitment to supporting nursing students and strengthening the future nursing workforce by cosponsoring the Nursing is a Professional Degree Act!

#HappeningToday: The Senate HELP Committee is having an Executive Session and the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act is on the docket! #TuneIn starting at 10 AM to follow the deliberation on this #TitleVIII reauthorization and other bills: bit.ly/4vGZrNr

Thank you @RepZoeLofgren and @EleanorNorton for signing on as a cosponsor of the Nursing is a Professional Degree Act!

#Reminder: Join HRSA for its second Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs webinar TODAY. This Q&A session will cover the Nurse Faculty Loan Program from 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET. Click here to join: bit.ly/44HjlN6

#DontMissIt: HRSA's first Title VIII webinar is happening TODAY! The live Q&A will focus on the Nursing Workforce Development Program from 2:30-3:30 p.m. ET. Click here to join: bit.ly/4401ZLj

Thank you to @SenFettermanPA and @RepVanOrden for your commitment to supporting nursing students and strengthening the future nursing workforce by cosponsoring the Nursing is a Professional Degree Act!

#HeadsUp: Don't miss your chance to apply for the Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention - Transition to Practice Program (NEPQR-TPP)! Applications close July 17 at 11:59 PM (ET). Learn more and apply today: bit.ly/43FIMyb

Thank you @RepSarahElfreth and @RepKiley for signing on as a cosponsor of the Nursing is a Professional Degree Act!

Thank you to @SenRubenGallego for signing on as a cosponsor of the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025!

#Reminder: The deadline to apply for the Nurse Faculty Loan Program is July 10 at 11:59 PM (ET). Be sure to submit your application before time runs out: bit.ly/4ohBfiy

#ICYMI: The Nursing Workforce Development Grant is now open! Applications are due July 8 at 11:59 PM (ET). Learn more and apply today at bit.ly/4ojOejP

Thank you to @SenOssoff for your commitment to supporting nursing students and strengthening the future nursing workforce by cosponsoring the Nursing is a Professional Degree Act!