House Appropriations Committee Votes to Cut Title VIII Nursing Programs in its FY 2026 Spending Bill Wednesday, September 10, 2025 AACN is deeply disappointed by the vote to cut federal programs supporting nurse faculty and pathways into the profession. Yesterday, the...
Policy Watch: Congressional Briefing and Call for Nominations Wednesday, September 10, 2025 This week's policy update includes a call for nominations for a new Healthcare Advisory Committee and a rundown of a congressional briefing.
Policy Watch: Updates on CDC Staffing and the BBB Wednesday, September 3, 2025 This week's policy highlights include updates on the Big Beautiful Bill, and staff changes at the CDC.
Policy Watch: Updates on Education Policy and AACN Advocacy Wednesday, August 27, 2025 As government action becomes more and more impactful, this week’s policy update includes updates on education policy and AACN advocacy.
Policy Watch: Student Loan and Public Health Updates Wednesday, August 20, 2025 This week’s policy update includes new proposals on student loan forgiveness and several updates on public health policy.
Policy Watch: Higher Education Admissions and Vaccine Updates Wednesday, August 13, 2025 This week’s policy update features AACN’s support for preserving the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and developments in higher...
Policy Watch: August Advocacy Toolkit and Congressional Recess Wednesday, August 6, 2025 This week's policy update includes ways to engage during the August recess and updates on Title VIII and NINR advocacy.
Senate Appropriations Committee Preserves Funding for Title VIII Nursing Programs and NINR in the FY 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Spending Bill Friday, August 1, 2025 Yesterday, the Senate Appropriations Committee advanced its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS-ED)...
Policy Watch: Title VIII Advocacy and Federal Funding Developments Wednesday, July 30, 2025 This week’s policy update urges action on funding for Title VIII and NINR and shares developments impacting federal education and research...
Policy Watch: Title VIII and Student Loan Updates Wednesday, July 23, 2025 This week's policy update highlights the urgency of Title VIII reauthorization and details AACN President/CEO Deb Trautman's participation...
Policy Watch: AACN Policy & Advocacy 2025 Mid-Year Review Wednesday, July 16, 2025 AACN's advocacy efforts have remained steadfast in efforts to support healthcare and higher education. This week's policy update provides...
Policy Watch: Funding Cancellations and Title VIII Wednesday, July 9, 2025 This week's policy update includes updates on grant and loan program cancellations and further attention to the Title VIII Reauthorization Act.
Policy Watch: Charting Key Issues and Actions Wednesday, July 2, 2025 2025 has seen a flurry of regulatory and legislative changes from all branches of the federal government. AACN is actively engaging in a...
Policy Watch: Research Funding Changes and CDC Reinstatements Wednesday, June 25, 2025 This week, the federal government saw movement on various research grants and funding, as well as a widescale reinstatement of CDC employees.
Policy Watch: Action on Nursing Research and Education Access Wednesday, June 18, 2025 This week's policy update includes progress made on the nursing research front, as well as more access to education.