Legislative Affairs

DCNA monitors legislation, gives testimony related to nursing, health planning, and family and women’s issues, lobbies elected and other government officials, works, in coalition with a range of groups, and communicates with regulatory agencies.

May 14^th, Public Hearing on the Patient Protection Act - CANCELED

The hearing on the Patient Protection Act that was scheduled for May 14, 2013 has been postponed, at the request of Chairman Mendelson, due to budget hearings that will take place on May 14^th and 15^th. DCNA members will be notified via email when a new date has been set.

HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS Continuing Education Requirements Amendment Act of 2012”  is now DC Law 19-156 effective July 13, 2012.  The law establishes continuing education requirements for nurses, physicians, physician assistants on issues related to HIV/AIDS.

Inclusive Prosperity Act
On September 14, 2012 Congressman Keith Ellison of Minnesota introduced HR6411, formally called the Inclusive Prosperity Act or the Robin Hood Tax.  The legislation would impose a tiny tax of 0.5% on the trade of stocks, equal to 50 cents on the purchase or sale of $100 worth of stock.  Economists estimate that this tax would raise up to $350 billion annually that could be used to meet human needs.