Policy Watch: AACN Policy & Advocacy 2025 Mid-Year Review

AACN is committed to advocating for academic nursing and keeping our members up to date on the latest developments in the legislative and policy arena. We are proud to present our 2025 Mid-Year Review, covering AACN's advocacy efforts through the first half of the year. Click the image below to see the full Mid-Year Review.

AACN has heard that some members received cancellation notices for their Nursing Workforce Diversity Grant and Nursing Faculty Loan Program. If you've received such a notice, please share your experience with us.

In Case You Missed It

• AACN's Chart on Key Issues and Policy Actions
• Supreme Court allows mass layoffs at the Department of Education as President Trump seeks to close the agency.
• The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators published an implementation timeline for higher education provisions of the reconciliation bill signed into law July 4.
• U.S. Department of Education offers revised federal student loan repayment options.
• HHS abruptly cancels preventive services task force meeting.
• NIH director is replacing his top outside advisory board.

Visit AACN’s Policy Watch webpage for more federal updates and opportunities for you to support AACN’s efforts to shape federal policy.

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