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RNS Advocacy: Capitol Update – August 2024
Capitol Hill has been quiet this month, with both chambers of Congress having adjourned for August recess and not scheduled to reconvene until September 9. Congress has...
RNS Advocacy: Capitol Update – July 2024
The House of Representatives adjourned for August recess on July 25, a week ahead of schedule, and does not plan to reconvene until mid-September. Before leaving for recess,...
RNS Advocacy: Capitol Update – June 2024
Although the planned date of introduction was pushed back by a few days, on June 12th the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act was reintroduced. RNS was proud to...
RNS Advocacy: Capitol Update – May 2024
This month, there were a few developments on an area of key importance to RNS: utilization management reform. The Improving Seniors Timely to Care Act will be reintroduced...
RNS Advocacy: Capitol Update – April 2024
In April, RNS endorsed the Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act (S.2815/H.R.7002), bipartisan legislation that would establish a Nurse Faculty Grant Program to increase the...
RNS Advocacy: Capitol Update – March 2024
On March 19th and March 20th, the RNS Advocacy Task Force visited Washington, D.C. to engage with policymakers and other stakeholders on issues impacting rheumatology nurses...
Press Release: Rheumatology Nurses Society to Launch Rare Diseases in Rheumatology Spotlight in September 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rheumatology Nurses Society to Launch Rare Diseases in Rheumatology Spotlight in September 2024 SARASOTA, FLORIDA (February 29, 2024) – On this Rare...
RNS Advocacy: Capitol Update – February 2024
At the time of this writing, Congress is considering another temporary continuing resolution (CR) to extend government funding. This latest stopgap measure would extend...
RNS Advocacy: Capitol Update – January 2024
In January, Congress enacted another continuing resolution (CR) to extend government funding through March 1 for one set of agencies and March 8 for another. The physician...
2023 Advocacy Recap
Below is a run-down of our advocacy highlights in 2023. The easiest way to get involved with our legislative outreach is to visit the RNS Action Center. Please get in touch...