AACN Policy & Advocacy 2025 Mid-Year Review

As we enter the mid-point of 2025, the 119th Congress and new Administration continue to engage in legislative and policy activity that directly impacts healthcare and higher education. Join us in our efforts as we continue to advocate for academic nursing at the federal level. Below is a snapshot of AACN’s ongoing work.

By the Numbers – Since January 1, 2025

10 Statements

Released by AACN addressing federal policy

2 Court Cases

Joined by AACN to support federal research funds and First Amendment rights

46 Letters

Sent to Congress and the Administration

275+ Participants

Attended AACN’s 2025 Student Policy Summit

4,586 Messages

Sent to Members of Congress by AACN Advocates

475+ Advocates

Participated in AACN's Spring 2025 Hill Day

186 Hill Visits, Hearings & Briefings

Attended by AACN's government affairs and policy staff

21 States

Represented in the Face of Academic Nursing Initiative

198 Meetings

Held with coalitions and key stakeholders

To see the full scope of AACN’s engagement, go to out Federal Policy & Advocacy webpage.

Ways to Engage

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Become an Advocate

AACN Advocates receive Action Alerts requesting them to contact Congress on timely issues and gain access to breaking news on legislative and regulatory activities relevant to academic nursing.

Sign Up for Alerts

Take Action

To advance policy priorities impacting nursing education and research, your Representative and Senators need to hear from you! Sign up for alerts so you can take action and send messages to your federal policymakers in Congress.

Face of Academic Nursing

Tell Your Story

Let us know how federal funding has impacted you and your nursing program to help AACN build a powerful tool that showcases the importance of Title VIII programs and the National Institute of Nursing Research.

Contact Us

Share Your Voice

The AACN Government Affairs and Policy Team is your go-to resource for legislative and policy support. Share your thoughts on policy issues affecting academic nursing. The more detail you provide, the better we can support your needs.