On December 21, President Joe Biden signed into law the American Relief Act, 2025 (H.R. 10515), a continuing resolution (CR) that keeps the federal government […]
Advocacy
RNS Advocacy: Capitol Update – November 2024
Congress reconvened on November 12 following former President Donald Trump’s (R) victory in the presidential election over Vice President Kamala Harris (D) and Republicans winning […]
RNS Advocacy: Capitol Update – October 2024
Congress has been in recess for the month of October, with lawmakers not scheduled to return until November 12, the week following Election Day. Over […]
RNS Advocacy: Capitol Update – September 2024
Congress successfully passed a continuing resolution (H.R. 9747) to fund the federal government through December 20 before recessing for the month of October. Lawmakers are […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 number […]
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 […]
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 funding […]
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. […]
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 […]
RNS Advocacy: Capitol Update – December 2023
Congress adjourned for the holidays having checked the National Defense Authorization Act off its to-do list, but there’s a long list of items waiting when […]
RNS Advocacy: Capitol Update – November 2023
Congress averted a shutdown in November, extending government funding at current levels through January 19 for some agencies and February 2 for others. That means […]
RNS Advocacy: Capitol Update – October 2023
The most widely reported story out of D.C. in October was the three-week vacancy of the House Speakership, but that was far from the only […]
The RNS Advocate 📣 Raise Your Voice! Highlights and Updates from Quarter 3 of 2023
August is always a quiet time on Capitol Hill because both congressional chambers “recess” and Members of Congress return home for several weeks. The time […]
RNS takes to Capitol Hill
On March 23, RNS members representing twelve states spent the day on Capitol Hill to talk about issues affecting rheumatology patients. Specifically, our members discussed […]
2022 Advocacy Recap
Thank you for all your support! The Rheumatology Nurses Society (RNS) has had an impactful year staying engaged with policy on the national, federal, and […]
Advocating for Access to Care: How to Involve Your Patients
At the NICA Conference, a very important subject was brought up and discussed: Advocacy and how to involve your patients in advocacy and advocating for […]
Reflections on Nurses in Washington Internship
Reflections on Nurses in Washington Internship What a privilege it was to attend the Nurses in Washington Internship (NIWI) in our nation’s capital this year. […]
2021 Advocacy Recap
Thank you for all your support! The Rheumatology Nurses Society (RNS) Advocacy Committee would like to send a heartfelt thank you to all of the […]
RNS Shows Presence on Hill at Arthritis 101 Hill Briefing
By Carrie Beach, BSN, RN-BC The RNS was happy to join in and sponsor along with other patient organizations, the Arthritis Foundation’s 101 Advocacy Hill Briefing […]
An Update from the RNS on the 2019 AANP Health Policy Conference
By Monica Richey, MSN, ANP-BC/GNP The 2019 AANP (American Association of Nurse Practitioners) Health Policy Conference was recently held in Washington, DC, where I had the […]
The RNS joins the Alliance for Gout Awareness
The RNS is excited to announce we have joined the Alliance for Gout Awareness [www.goutalliance.org]. The Alliance for Gout Awareness works to reduce stigmas and […]
ATAP Applauds Virginia in Becoming First State to Pass PBM Legislation This Session
ATAP is pleased to report that a Virginia bill aimed at regulating PBMs (HB 1177), championed by Delegate Todd Pillion (R, 4th), has passed both […]