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AI Tax and Work Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
OPPOSE- Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) (H.R. 2633) S. 4214 / H.R. 9442 - Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act Meeting with Senator Sanders to discuss support and strategy for the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act. H.R. 10044 - AI Tax and Work Protection Act Met with Representative Casars staff to discuss legislation to tax AI tokens and safeguard jobs. Joined Congressional Roundtable - House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy Gave feedback on Rep. Foushee People First Chatbot Act Met with Rep. Jayapal's office to give the nurses perspective on the dangers of AI in healthcare
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
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NATIONAL NURSES UNITED via NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) Endorsed the Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act Endorsed the 32-Hour Workweek Act Meeting with Executive Director of Congressional Labor Caucus to discuss; S. 852 / H.R. 20 - Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act; S. 1650 / H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act; S. 2837 / H.R. 2550 - Protect Americas Workforce Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at Ascension St. Agnes Hospital in Maryland Attended Women of Labor Ice Cream Social on 9/1 and broadly discussed goals focused on women in the labor movement Attended and staffed NNU Executive Director Puneet Maharaj at a Labor Democracy Roundtable hosted by Senator Padilla and the Democratic minority of the Rules Committee, Democratic Minority. Senators Warnock, Blunt Rochester, Kaine, Blumenthal, and Kelly were in attendance. Attended meeting with Representative Pocan to discuss upcoming priorities for the Congressional Labor Caucus. Lobbied Nevada, California, Illinois, and Maine congressional offices to join House and Senate letters to CEO Prem Reddy regarding reported union retaliation involving nurses organizing and bargaining at Prime facilities. Organized and hosted a congressional briefing regarding recent organizing and bargaining drives at Prime facilities. H.R. 2550 / S. 1626 - Protect Americas Workforce Act; NDAA amendment concerning the legislation - Participated in lobby day meetings with other unions advocating for Senate passage of the Protect Americas Workforce Act and an NDAA amendment incorporating the legislation Meeting with Rafael Elizalde, Chief of Staff to Representative Mark Takano, to discuss H.R. 2550 - Protect Americas Workforce Act H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act Lobbied members Josh Harder; Jared Huffman; Betty McCollum; Michael Quigley to cosponsor H.R. 3261. SUPPORT Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) and Norcross Amendment for collective bargaining rights for federal employees. Senators Kaine, Heinrich, Blumenthal, Bennet, Fetterman, Moody, and Schumer Joined the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference with NNU Vice President LaKisha Little Meeting with Office of Elizabeth Warren on OSHA rulemaking Meeting with Office of Rep. Analila Meijia (D-NJ) to discuss National Nurses United legislative priorities Meeting with Office of Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Labor Caucus on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Janelle Bynum on National Nurses United priority legislation
Source: Senate LDA
SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) Endorsed the Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act Endorsed the 32-Hour Workweek Act Meeting with Executive Director of Congressional Labor Caucus to discuss; S. 852 / H.R. 20 - Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act; S. 1650 / H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act; S. 2837 / H.R. 2550 - Protect Americas Workforce Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at Ascension St. Agnes Hospital in Maryland Attended Women of Labor Ice Cream Social on 9/1 and broadly discussed goals focused on women in the labor movement Attended and staffed NNU Executive Director Puneet Maharaj at a Labor Democracy Roundtable hosted by Senator Padilla and the Democratic minority of the Rules Committee, Democratic Minority. Senators Warnock, Blunt Rochester, Kaine, Blumenthal, and Kelly were in attendance. Attended meeting with Representative Pocan to discuss upcoming priorities for the Congressional Labor Caucus. Lobbied Nevada, California, Illinois, and Maine congressional offices to join House and Senate letters to CEO Prem Reddy regarding reported union retaliation involving nurses organizing and bargaining at Prime facilities. Organized and hosted a congressional briefing regarding recent organizing and bargaining drives at Prime facilities. H.R. 2550 / S. 1626 - Protect Americas Workforce Act; NDAA amendment concerning the legislation - Participated in lobby day meetings with other unions advocating for Senate passage of the Protect Americas Workforce Act and an NDAA amendment incorporating the legislation Meeting with Rafael Elizalde, Chief of Staff to Representative Mark Takano, to discuss H.R. 2550 - Protect Americas Workforce Act H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act Lobbied members Josh Harder; Jared Huffman; Betty McCollum; Michael Quigley to cosponsor H.R. 3261. SUPPORT Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) and Norcross Amendment for collective bargaining rights for federal employees. Senators Kaine, Heinrich, Blumenthal, Bennet, Fetterman, Moody, and Schumer Joined the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference with NNU Vice President LaKisha Little Meeting with Office of Elizabeth Warren on OSHA rulemaking Meeting with Office of Rep. Analila Meijia (D-NJ) to discuss National Nurses United legislative priorities Meeting with Office of Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Labor Caucus on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Janelle Bynum on National Nurses United priority legislation
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Oppose the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act or SAVE Act SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20)
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) OPPOSE- OSHA Deregulatory Actions Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) Support Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Asking Members of Congress to put out public statement supporting the nurses in their organizing efforts and calling for Rush to respect those efforts as well Asking Members of Congress to submit congressional inquiries on behalf of RNs who are experiencing delays in DACA renewal, and to ask Kaiser to extend unpaid administrative leave for the nurses. Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting with Representative Norcross to discuss HR 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act Attended Women of Labor Spring Fling on April 21 with Members of Congress and other women in labor unions Support S.1650/HR3261, The VA Employee Fairness Act Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support S.851/H.R.2531, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Support HR 20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at St. Agnes in Baltimore, MD Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals Coordinated IL Support for nurses winning a union election at Rush University Medical Center owned by Prime Healthcare in Chicago Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on temp workers in nursing. Prepared committee letter for the record for submission to the hearing. Call with Senator Duckworth and Senator Durbins team on support for nurses striking at St. Mary's hospital in Chicago Coordinated IL support for nurses striking in St. Mary's of Narazreth in Chicago Sent letter opposing nominations of James Macy for National Labor Relations Board Sent letter opposing nomination of Charlton Allen for Federal Labor Relations Authority
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Oppose the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act or SAVE Act SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20)
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) OPPOSE- OSHA Deregulatory Actions Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) Support Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Asking Members of Congress to put out public statement supporting the nurses in their organizing efforts and calling for Rush to respect those efforts as well Asking Members of Congress to submit congressional inquiries on behalf of RNs who are experiencing delays in DACA renewal, and to ask Kaiser to extend unpaid administrative leave for the nurses. Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting with Representative Norcross to discuss HR 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act Attended Women of Labor Spring Fling on April 21 with Members of Congress and other women in labor unions Support S.1650/HR3261, The VA Employee Fairness Act Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support S.851/H.R.2531, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Support HR 20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at St. Agnes in Baltimore, MD Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals Coordinated IL Support for nurses winning a union election at Rush University Medical Center owned by Prime Healthcare in Chicago Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on temp workers in nursing. Prepared committee letter for the record for submission to the hearing. Call with Senator Duckworth and Senator Durbins team on support for nurses striking at St. Mary's hospital in Chicago Coordinated IL support for nurses striking in St. Mary's of Narazreth in Chicago Sent letter opposing nominations of James Macy for National Labor Relations Board Sent letter opposing nomination of Charlton Allen for Federal Labor Relations Authority
Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) Endorsed the Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act Endorsed the 32-Hour Workweek Act Meeting with Executive Director of Congressional Labor Caucus to discuss; S. 852 / H.R. 20 - Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act; S. 1650 / H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act; S. 2837 / H.R. 2550 - Protect Americas Workforce Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at Ascension St. Agnes Hospital in Maryland Attended Women of Labor Ice Cream Social on 9/1 and broadly discussed goals focused on women in the labor movement Attended and staffed NNU Executive Director Puneet Maharaj at a Labor Democracy Roundtable hosted by Senator Padilla and the Democratic minority of the Rules Committee, Democratic Minority. Senators Warnock, Blunt Rochester, Kaine, Blumenthal, and Kelly were in attendance. Attended meeting with Representative Pocan to discuss upcoming priorities for the Congressional Labor Caucus. Lobbied Nevada, California, Illinois, and Maine congressional offices to join House and Senate letters to CEO Prem Reddy regarding reported union retaliation involving nurses organizing and bargaining at Prime facilities. Organized and hosted a congressional briefing regarding recent organizing and bargaining drives at Prime facilities. H.R. 2550 / S. 1626 - Protect Americas Workforce Act; NDAA amendment concerning the legislation - Participated in lobby day meetings with other unions advocating for Senate passage of the Protect Americas Workforce Act and an NDAA amendment incorporating the legislation Meeting with Rafael Elizalde, Chief of Staff to Representative Mark Takano, to discuss H.R. 2550 - Protect Americas Workforce Act H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act Lobbied members Josh Harder; Jared Huffman; Betty McCollum; Michael Quigley to cosponsor H.R. 3261. SUPPORT Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) and Norcross Amendment for collective bargaining rights for federal employees. Senators Kaine, Heinrich, Blumenthal, Bennet, Fetterman, Moody, and Schumer Joined the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference with NNU Vice President LaKisha Little Meeting with Office of Elizabeth Warren on OSHA rulemaking Meeting with Office of Rep. Analila Meijia (D-NJ) to discuss National Nurses United legislative priorities Meeting with Office of Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Labor Caucus on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Janelle Bynum on National Nurses United priority legislation
Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) OPPOSE- OSHA Deregulatory Actions Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) Support Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Asking Members of Congress to put out public statement supporting the nurses in their organizing efforts and calling for Rush to respect those efforts as well Asking Members of Congress to submit congressional inquiries on behalf of RNs who are experiencing delays in DACA renewal, and to ask Kaiser to extend unpaid administrative leave for the nurses. Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting with Representative Norcross to discuss HR 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act Attended Women of Labor Spring Fling on April 21 with Members of Congress and other women in labor unions Support S.1650/HR3261, The VA Employee Fairness Act Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support S.851/H.R.2531, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Support HR 20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at St. Agnes in Baltimore, MD Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals Coordinated IL Support for nurses winning a union election at Rush University Medical Center owned by Prime Healthcare in Chicago Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on temp workers in nursing. Prepared committee letter for the record for submission to the hearing. Call with Senator Duckworth and Senator Durbins team on support for nurses striking at St. Mary's hospital in Chicago Coordinated IL support for nurses striking in St. Mary's of Narazreth in Chicago Sent letter opposing nominations of James Macy for National Labor Relations Board Sent letter opposing nomination of Charlton Allen for Federal Labor Relations Authority
Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT S. 1506 / H.R. 3069 - Medicare for All Act SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) Meeting with Senator Bernie Sanders and Senate HELP Committee staff regarding Prime Healthcare and concerns regarding compliance with No Surprises Act. Meeting with Executive Director of Congressional Labor Caucus to discuss S. 1709 / H.R. 3415 - Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act H.R. 3069 / S. 1506 - Medicare for All Act Lobbied and advocated for Medicare for All during a Medicare for All Lobby Day. Meeting with Office of Rep. Ocasio-Cortez on health care Meeting with House Education & Workforce Committee on health& safety issues Meeting with House Energy & Commerce Committee on health & safety issues Meeting with Office of Senator Maria Cantwell on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Madeline Dean on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Emily Randall on Medicare for All SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT House Letter to Prime Healthcare led by Rep. Pingree OPPOSE- Nomination of Erica Schwartz to Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Endorsed the Health over Wealth Act Endorsed the Green New Deal for Health Endorsed the Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act OPPOSE- Nomination of Chris Klomp to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services
Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) OPPOSE- OSHA Deregulatory Actions Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) Support Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Asking Members of Congress to put out public statement supporting the nurses in their organizing efforts and calling for Rush to respect those efforts as well Asking Members of Congress to submit congressional inquiries on behalf of RNs who are experiencing delays in DACA renewal, and to ask Kaiser to extend unpaid administrative leave for the nurses. Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting with Representative Norcross to discuss HR 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act Attended Women of Labor Spring Fling on April 21 with Members of Congress and other women in labor unions Support S.1650/HR3261, The VA Employee Fairness Act Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support S.851/H.R.2531, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Support HR 20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at St. Agnes in Baltimore, MD Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals Coordinated IL Support for nurses winning a union election at Rush University Medical Center owned by Prime Healthcare in Chicago Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on temp workers in nursing. Prepared committee letter for the record for submission to the hearing. Call with Senator Duckworth and Senator Durbins team on support for nurses striking at St. Mary's hospital in Chicago Coordinated IL support for nurses striking in St. Mary's of Narazreth in Chicago Sent letter opposing nominations of James Macy for National Labor Relations Board Sent letter opposing nomination of Charlton Allen for Federal Labor Relations Authority
Protect America's Workforce Act
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) Endorsed the Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act Endorsed the 32-Hour Workweek Act Meeting with Executive Director of Congressional Labor Caucus to discuss; S. 852 / H.R. 20 - Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act; S. 1650 / H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act; S. 2837 / H.R. 2550 - Protect Americas Workforce Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at Ascension St. Agnes Hospital in Maryland Attended Women of Labor Ice Cream Social on 9/1 and broadly discussed goals focused on women in the labor movement Attended and staffed NNU Executive Director Puneet Maharaj at a Labor Democracy Roundtable hosted by Senator Padilla and the Democratic minority of the Rules Committee, Democratic Minority. Senators Warnock, Blunt Rochester, Kaine, Blumenthal, and Kelly were in attendance. Attended meeting with Representative Pocan to discuss upcoming priorities for the Congressional Labor Caucus. Lobbied Nevada, California, Illinois, and Maine congressional offices to join House and Senate letters to CEO Prem Reddy regarding reported union retaliation involving nurses organizing and bargaining at Prime facilities. Organized and hosted a congressional briefing regarding recent organizing and bargaining drives at Prime facilities. H.R. 2550 / S. 1626 - Protect Americas Workforce Act; NDAA amendment concerning the legislation - Participated in lobby day meetings with other unions advocating for Senate passage of the Protect Americas Workforce Act and an NDAA amendment incorporating the legislation Meeting with Rafael Elizalde, Chief of Staff to Representative Mark Takano, to discuss H.R. 2550 - Protect Americas Workforce Act H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act Lobbied members Josh Harder; Jared Huffman; Betty McCollum; Michael Quigley to cosponsor H.R. 3261. SUPPORT Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) and Norcross Amendment for collective bargaining rights for federal employees. Senators Kaine, Heinrich, Blumenthal, Bennet, Fetterman, Moody, and Schumer Joined the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference with NNU Vice President LaKisha Little Meeting with Office of Elizabeth Warren on OSHA rulemaking Meeting with Office of Rep. Analila Meijia (D-NJ) to discuss National Nurses United legislative priorities Meeting with Office of Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Labor Caucus on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Janelle Bynum on National Nurses United priority legislation
Protect America's Workforce Act
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) OPPOSE- OSHA Deregulatory Actions Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) Support Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Asking Members of Congress to put out public statement supporting the nurses in their organizing efforts and calling for Rush to respect those efforts as well Asking Members of Congress to submit congressional inquiries on behalf of RNs who are experiencing delays in DACA renewal, and to ask Kaiser to extend unpaid administrative leave for the nurses. Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting with Representative Norcross to discuss HR 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act Attended Women of Labor Spring Fling on April 21 with Members of Congress and other women in labor unions Support S.1650/HR3261, The VA Employee Fairness Act Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support S.851/H.R.2531, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Support HR 20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at St. Agnes in Baltimore, MD Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals Coordinated IL Support for nurses winning a union election at Rush University Medical Center owned by Prime Healthcare in Chicago Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on temp workers in nursing. Prepared committee letter for the record for submission to the hearing. Call with Senator Duckworth and Senator Durbins team on support for nurses striking at St. Mary's hospital in Chicago Coordinated IL support for nurses striking in St. Mary's of Narazreth in Chicago Sent letter opposing nominations of James Macy for National Labor Relations Board Sent letter opposing nomination of Charlton Allen for Federal Labor Relations Authority
Protect America's Workforce Act
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) OPPOSE- OSHA Deregulatory Actions Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) Support Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Asking Members of Congress to put out public statement supporting the nurses in their organizing efforts and calling for Rush to respect those efforts as well Asking Members of Congress to submit congressional inquiries on behalf of RNs who are experiencing delays in DACA renewal, and to ask Kaiser to extend unpaid administrative leave for the nurses. Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting with Representative Norcross to discuss HR 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act Attended Women of Labor Spring Fling on April 21 with Members of Congress and other women in labor unions Support S.1650/HR3261, The VA Employee Fairness Act Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support S.851/H.R.2531, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Support HR 20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at St. Agnes in Baltimore, MD Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals Coordinated IL Support for nurses winning a union election at Rush University Medical Center owned by Prime Healthcare in Chicago Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on temp workers in nursing. Prepared committee letter for the record for submission to the hearing. Call with Senator Duckworth and Senator Durbins team on support for nurses striking at St. Mary's hospital in Chicago Coordinated IL support for nurses striking in St. Mary's of Narazreth in Chicago Sent letter opposing nominations of James Macy for National Labor Relations Board Sent letter opposing nomination of Charlton Allen for Federal Labor Relations Authority
Protect America's Workforce Act
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and H.R.3261, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Staff to discuss upcoming veterans package, HR9237 - Take Care of America's Veterans Act Sent no vote recommendation on HR9237, Take Care of America's Veterans Act to U.S. House of Representative members SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261)
Protect America's Workforce Act
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and H.R.3261, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Staff to discuss upcoming veterans package, HR9237 - Take Care of America's Veterans Act Sent no vote recommendation on HR9237, Take Care of America's Veterans Act to U.S. House of Representative members SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261)
U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
OPPOSE- Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) (H.R. 2633) S. 4214 / H.R. 9442 - Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act Meeting with Senator Sanders to discuss support and strategy for the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act. H.R. 10044 - AI Tax and Work Protection Act Met with Representative Casars staff to discuss legislation to tax AI tokens and safeguard jobs. Joined Congressional Roundtable - House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy Gave feedback on Rep. Foushee People First Chatbot Act Met with Rep. Jayapal's office to give the nurses perspective on the dangers of AI in healthcare
SUPPORT- Medicare for All (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) Attended meeting on Break Up Big Medicine Act (S. 3822), introduced by Senator Warren and Hawley. Meetings were with Senator Ron Wyden Meeting with Congressional Progressive Caucus staff on Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Meeting with Senator Fetterman staff on Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) "Meeting with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez staff to discuss Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) " Coalition call with Senator Bernie Sander's team to discuss upcoming hearing on April 22 Secretary of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr on the FY27 Presidents HHS request Meeting with HELP Committee staff to discuss upcoming April 22 Committee hearing with Secretary of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr on the FY27 Presidents HHS request In response to hearing titled Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: Examining Policies to Increase Health Care Transparency, urged House Energy and Commerce Committee to markup H.R. 3069, Medicare for All Act. Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415)
SUPPORT- Medicare for All (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) Attended meeting on Break Up Big Medicine Act (S. 3822), introduced by Senator Warren and Hawley. Meetings were with Senator Ron Wyden Meeting with Congressional Progressive Caucus staff on Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Meeting with Senator Fetterman staff on Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) "Meeting with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez staff to discuss Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) " Coalition call with Senator Bernie Sander's team to discuss upcoming hearing on April 22 Secretary of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr on the FY27 Presidents HHS request Meeting with HELP Committee staff to discuss upcoming April 22 Committee hearing with Secretary of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr on the FY27 Presidents HHS request In response to hearing titled Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: Examining Policies to Increase Health Care Transparency, urged House Energy and Commerce Committee to markup H.R. 3069, Medicare for All Act. Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415)
SUPPORT S. 1506 / H.R. 3069 - Medicare for All Act SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) Meeting with Senator Bernie Sanders and Senate HELP Committee staff regarding Prime Healthcare and concerns regarding compliance with No Surprises Act. Meeting with Executive Director of Congressional Labor Caucus to discuss S. 1709 / H.R. 3415 - Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act H.R. 3069 / S. 1506 - Medicare for All Act Lobbied and advocated for Medicare for All during a Medicare for All Lobby Day. Meeting with Office of Rep. Ocasio-Cortez on health care Meeting with House Education & Workforce Committee on health& safety issues Meeting with House Energy & Commerce Committee on health & safety issues Meeting with Office of Senator Maria Cantwell on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Madeline Dean on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Emily Randall on Medicare for All SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT House Letter to Prime Healthcare led by Rep. Pingree OPPOSE- Nomination of Erica Schwartz to Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Endorsed the Health over Wealth Act Endorsed the Green New Deal for Health Endorsed the Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act OPPOSE- Nomination of Chris Klomp to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services
SUPPORT- Medicare for All (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) Meeting with Executive Director of Congressional Labor Caucus to discuss 1506 / H.R. 3069 - Medicare for All Act H.R. 3069 / S. 1506 - Medicare for All Act Lobbied and advocated for Medicare for All during a Medicare for All Lobby Day. Meeting with Office of Senator Maria Cantwell on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Madeline Dean on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Emily Randall on Medicare for All
VA Employee Fairness Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) Endorsed the Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act Endorsed the 32-Hour Workweek Act Meeting with Executive Director of Congressional Labor Caucus to discuss; S. 852 / H.R. 20 - Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act; S. 1650 / H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act; S. 2837 / H.R. 2550 - Protect Americas Workforce Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at Ascension St. Agnes Hospital in Maryland Attended Women of Labor Ice Cream Social on 9/1 and broadly discussed goals focused on women in the labor movement Attended and staffed NNU Executive Director Puneet Maharaj at a Labor Democracy Roundtable hosted by Senator Padilla and the Democratic minority of the Rules Committee, Democratic Minority. Senators Warnock, Blunt Rochester, Kaine, Blumenthal, and Kelly were in attendance. Attended meeting with Representative Pocan to discuss upcoming priorities for the Congressional Labor Caucus. Lobbied Nevada, California, Illinois, and Maine congressional offices to join House and Senate letters to CEO Prem Reddy regarding reported union retaliation involving nurses organizing and bargaining at Prime facilities. Organized and hosted a congressional briefing regarding recent organizing and bargaining drives at Prime facilities. H.R. 2550 / S. 1626 - Protect Americas Workforce Act; NDAA amendment concerning the legislation - Participated in lobby day meetings with other unions advocating for Senate passage of the Protect Americas Workforce Act and an NDAA amendment incorporating the legislation Meeting with Rafael Elizalde, Chief of Staff to Representative Mark Takano, to discuss H.R. 2550 - Protect Americas Workforce Act H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act Lobbied members Josh Harder; Jared Huffman; Betty McCollum; Michael Quigley to cosponsor H.R. 3261. SUPPORT Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) and Norcross Amendment for collective bargaining rights for federal employees. Senators Kaine, Heinrich, Blumenthal, Bennet, Fetterman, Moody, and Schumer Joined the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference with NNU Vice President LaKisha Little Meeting with Office of Elizabeth Warren on OSHA rulemaking Meeting with Office of Rep. Analila Meijia (D-NJ) to discuss National Nurses United legislative priorities Meeting with Office of Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Labor Caucus on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Janelle Bynum on National Nurses United priority legislation
VA Employee Fairness Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) OPPOSE- OSHA Deregulatory Actions Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) Support Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Asking Members of Congress to put out public statement supporting the nurses in their organizing efforts and calling for Rush to respect those efforts as well Asking Members of Congress to submit congressional inquiries on behalf of RNs who are experiencing delays in DACA renewal, and to ask Kaiser to extend unpaid administrative leave for the nurses. Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting with Representative Norcross to discuss HR 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act Attended Women of Labor Spring Fling on April 21 with Members of Congress and other women in labor unions Support S.1650/HR3261, The VA Employee Fairness Act Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support S.851/H.R.2531, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Support HR 20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at St. Agnes in Baltimore, MD Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals Coordinated IL Support for nurses winning a union election at Rush University Medical Center owned by Prime Healthcare in Chicago Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on temp workers in nursing. Prepared committee letter for the record for submission to the hearing. Call with Senator Duckworth and Senator Durbins team on support for nurses striking at St. Mary's hospital in Chicago Coordinated IL support for nurses striking in St. Mary's of Narazreth in Chicago Sent letter opposing nominations of James Macy for National Labor Relations Board Sent letter opposing nomination of Charlton Allen for Federal Labor Relations Authority
VA Employee Fairness Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) Meeting with Executive Director of Congressional Labor Caucus to discuss S. 1650 / H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Rafael Elizalde, Chief of Staff to Representative Mark Takano, to discuss H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act Meetings with Kirsten Gillibrand; Chuck Schumer; Paul Tonko regarding the Schenectady VA clinic closure and its impact on surrounding VA facilities and VA nurses H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act Lobbied members Josh Harder; Jared Huffman; Betty McCollum; Michael Quigley to cosponsor H.R. 3261.
VA Employee Fairness Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) OPPOSE- OSHA Deregulatory Actions Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) Support Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Asking Members of Congress to put out public statement supporting the nurses in their organizing efforts and calling for Rush to respect those efforts as well Asking Members of Congress to submit congressional inquiries on behalf of RNs who are experiencing delays in DACA renewal, and to ask Kaiser to extend unpaid administrative leave for the nurses. Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting with Representative Norcross to discuss HR 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act Attended Women of Labor Spring Fling on April 21 with Members of Congress and other women in labor unions Support S.1650/HR3261, The VA Employee Fairness Act Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support S.851/H.R.2531, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Support HR 20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at St. Agnes in Baltimore, MD Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals Coordinated IL Support for nurses winning a union election at Rush University Medical Center owned by Prime Healthcare in Chicago Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on temp workers in nursing. Prepared committee letter for the record for submission to the hearing. Call with Senator Duckworth and Senator Durbins team on support for nurses striking at St. Mary's hospital in Chicago Coordinated IL support for nurses striking in St. Mary's of Narazreth in Chicago Sent letter opposing nominations of James Macy for National Labor Relations Board Sent letter opposing nomination of Charlton Allen for Federal Labor Relations Authority
VA Employee Fairness Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and H.R.3261, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Staff to discuss upcoming veterans package, HR9237 - Take Care of America's Veterans Act Sent no vote recommendation on HR9237, Take Care of America's Veterans Act to U.S. House of Representative members SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261)
VA Employee Fairness Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and H.R.3261, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Staff to discuss upcoming veterans package, HR9237 - Take Care of America's Veterans Act Sent no vote recommendation on HR9237, Take Care of America's Veterans Act to U.S. House of Representative members SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261)
Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) Endorsed the Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act Endorsed the 32-Hour Workweek Act Meeting with Executive Director of Congressional Labor Caucus to discuss; S. 852 / H.R. 20 - Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act; S. 1650 / H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act; S. 2837 / H.R. 2550 - Protect Americas Workforce Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at Ascension St. Agnes Hospital in Maryland Attended Women of Labor Ice Cream Social on 9/1 and broadly discussed goals focused on women in the labor movement Attended and staffed NNU Executive Director Puneet Maharaj at a Labor Democracy Roundtable hosted by Senator Padilla and the Democratic minority of the Rules Committee, Democratic Minority. Senators Warnock, Blunt Rochester, Kaine, Blumenthal, and Kelly were in attendance. Attended meeting with Representative Pocan to discuss upcoming priorities for the Congressional Labor Caucus. Lobbied Nevada, California, Illinois, and Maine congressional offices to join House and Senate letters to CEO Prem Reddy regarding reported union retaliation involving nurses organizing and bargaining at Prime facilities. Organized and hosted a congressional briefing regarding recent organizing and bargaining drives at Prime facilities. H.R. 2550 / S. 1626 - Protect Americas Workforce Act; NDAA amendment concerning the legislation - Participated in lobby day meetings with other unions advocating for Senate passage of the Protect Americas Workforce Act and an NDAA amendment incorporating the legislation Meeting with Rafael Elizalde, Chief of Staff to Representative Mark Takano, to discuss H.R. 2550 - Protect Americas Workforce Act H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act Lobbied members Josh Harder; Jared Huffman; Betty McCollum; Michael Quigley to cosponsor H.R. 3261. SUPPORT Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) and Norcross Amendment for collective bargaining rights for federal employees. Senators Kaine, Heinrich, Blumenthal, Bennet, Fetterman, Moody, and Schumer Joined the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference with NNU Vice President LaKisha Little Meeting with Office of Elizabeth Warren on OSHA rulemaking Meeting with Office of Rep. Analila Meijia (D-NJ) to discuss National Nurses United legislative priorities Meeting with Office of Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Labor Caucus on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Janelle Bynum on National Nurses United priority legislation
Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Medicare for All (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) Attended meeting on Break Up Big Medicine Act (S. 3822), introduced by Senator Warren and Hawley. Meetings were with Senator Ron Wyden Meeting with Congressional Progressive Caucus staff on Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Meeting with Senator Fetterman staff on Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) "Meeting with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez staff to discuss Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) " Coalition call with Senator Bernie Sander's team to discuss upcoming hearing on April 22 Secretary of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr on the FY27 Presidents HHS request Meeting with HELP Committee staff to discuss upcoming April 22 Committee hearing with Secretary of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr on the FY27 Presidents HHS request In response to hearing titled Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: Examining Policies to Increase Health Care Transparency, urged House Energy and Commerce Committee to markup H.R. 3069, Medicare for All Act. Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415)
Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Medicare for All (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) Attended meeting on Break Up Big Medicine Act (S. 3822), introduced by Senator Warren and Hawley. Meetings were with Senator Ron Wyden Meeting with Congressional Progressive Caucus staff on Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Meeting with Senator Fetterman staff on Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) "Meeting with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez staff to discuss Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) " Coalition call with Senator Bernie Sander's team to discuss upcoming hearing on April 22 Secretary of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr on the FY27 Presidents HHS request Meeting with HELP Committee staff to discuss upcoming April 22 Committee hearing with Secretary of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr on the FY27 Presidents HHS request In response to hearing titled Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: Examining Policies to Increase Health Care Transparency, urged House Energy and Commerce Committee to markup H.R. 3069, Medicare for All Act. Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415)
Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) OPPOSE- OSHA Deregulatory Actions Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) Support Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Asking Members of Congress to put out public statement supporting the nurses in their organizing efforts and calling for Rush to respect those efforts as well Asking Members of Congress to submit congressional inquiries on behalf of RNs who are experiencing delays in DACA renewal, and to ask Kaiser to extend unpaid administrative leave for the nurses. Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting with Representative Norcross to discuss HR 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act Attended Women of Labor Spring Fling on April 21 with Members of Congress and other women in labor unions Support S.1650/HR3261, The VA Employee Fairness Act Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support S.851/H.R.2531, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Support HR 20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at St. Agnes in Baltimore, MD Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals Coordinated IL Support for nurses winning a union election at Rush University Medical Center owned by Prime Healthcare in Chicago Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on temp workers in nursing. Prepared committee letter for the record for submission to the hearing. Call with Senator Duckworth and Senator Durbins team on support for nurses striking at St. Mary's hospital in Chicago Coordinated IL support for nurses striking in St. Mary's of Narazreth in Chicago Sent letter opposing nominations of James Macy for National Labor Relations Board Sent letter opposing nomination of Charlton Allen for Federal Labor Relations Authority
Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT S. 1506 / H.R. 3069 - Medicare for All Act SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) Meeting with Senator Bernie Sanders and Senate HELP Committee staff regarding Prime Healthcare and concerns regarding compliance with No Surprises Act. Meeting with Executive Director of Congressional Labor Caucus to discuss S. 1709 / H.R. 3415 - Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act H.R. 3069 / S. 1506 - Medicare for All Act Lobbied and advocated for Medicare for All during a Medicare for All Lobby Day. Meeting with Office of Rep. Ocasio-Cortez on health care Meeting with House Education & Workforce Committee on health& safety issues Meeting with House Energy & Commerce Committee on health & safety issues Meeting with Office of Senator Maria Cantwell on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Madeline Dean on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Emily Randall on Medicare for All SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT House Letter to Prime Healthcare led by Rep. Pingree OPPOSE- Nomination of Erica Schwartz to Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Endorsed the Health over Wealth Act Endorsed the Green New Deal for Health Endorsed the Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act OPPOSE- Nomination of Chris Klomp to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services
Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) OPPOSE- OSHA Deregulatory Actions Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) Support Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Asking Members of Congress to put out public statement supporting the nurses in their organizing efforts and calling for Rush to respect those efforts as well Asking Members of Congress to submit congressional inquiries on behalf of RNs who are experiencing delays in DACA renewal, and to ask Kaiser to extend unpaid administrative leave for the nurses. Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting with Representative Norcross to discuss HR 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act Attended Women of Labor Spring Fling on April 21 with Members of Congress and other women in labor unions Support S.1650/HR3261, The VA Employee Fairness Act Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support S.851/H.R.2531, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Support HR 20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at St. Agnes in Baltimore, MD Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals Coordinated IL Support for nurses winning a union election at Rush University Medical Center owned by Prime Healthcare in Chicago Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on temp workers in nursing. Prepared committee letter for the record for submission to the hearing. Call with Senator Duckworth and Senator Durbins team on support for nurses striking at St. Mary's hospital in Chicago Coordinated IL support for nurses striking in St. Mary's of Narazreth in Chicago Sent letter opposing nominations of James Macy for National Labor Relations Board Sent letter opposing nomination of Charlton Allen for Federal Labor Relations Authority
To provide for a limitation on the transfer of defense articles and defense services to Israel.
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Opposing Senate Budget Reconcilation package Opposing $1 trillion Pentagon budget Sent organizational letter to Senate Armed Services and Appropriations opposing the Trump administrations $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request OPPOSE Senate Budget Reconcilation package OPPOSE $1 trillion Pentagon budget "Oppose President Trumps request for a $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget and oppose any increase to the Pentagon budget for 2027." Support Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act (S. 3956/H.R.7767) Support Block the Bombs Act (H.R.3565) Oppose H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026. New version was introduced as H.R.7744.
To provide for a limitation on the transfer of defense articles and defense services to Israel.
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Opposing Senate Budget Reconcilation package Opposing $1 trillion Pentagon budget Sent organizational letter to Senate Armed Services and Appropriations opposing the Trump administrations $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request OPPOSE Senate Budget Reconcilation package OPPOSE $1 trillion Pentagon budget "Oppose President Trumps request for a $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget and oppose any increase to the Pentagon budget for 2027." Support Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act (S. 3956/H.R.7767) Support Block the Bombs Act (H.R.3565) Oppose H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026. New version was introduced as H.R.7744.
To provide for a limitation on the transfer of defense articles and defense services to Israel.
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT - Lebanon War Powers Resolution SUPPORT - Iran War Powers Resolution OPPOSE NDAA Section 224, U.S.-Israel defense technology merger Organized press conference to advocate for ending the blockade on Cuba. Attended by Representatives Delia Ramirez, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal, and Jonathan Jackson Sent letter to U.S. Representatives supporting Rep. Tlaib's Lebanon War Powers Resolution Support H.R.3565, Block the Bombs Act Support Joint Resolutions of Disapproval to Block Weapons Transfer to Israel Support War Powers Resolutions to Stop Trumps Unconstitutional Wars in Iran, Venezuela, Lebanon, and Cuba Support Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (S.J.Res.136/ S.J.Res. 137/S.J.Res. 138) Attended press conference on ending the Cuba blockade hosted by Representative Delia Ramirez OPPOSE - NDAA and SAVE America Act
To provide for a limitation on the transfer of defense articles and defense services to Israel.
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT - Lebanon War Powers Resolution SUPPORT - Iran War Powers Resolution OPPOSE NDAA Section 224, U.S.-Israel defense technology merger Organized press conference to advocate for ending the blockade on Cuba. Attended by Representatives Delia Ramirez, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal, and Jonathan Jackson Sent letter to U.S. Representatives supporting Rep. Tlaib's Lebanon War Powers Resolution Support H.R.3565, Block the Bombs Act Support Joint Resolutions of Disapproval to Block Weapons Transfer to Israel Support War Powers Resolutions to Stop Trumps Unconstitutional Wars in Iran, Venezuela, Lebanon, and Cuba Support Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (S.J.Res.136/ S.J.Res. 137/S.J.Res. 138) Attended press conference on ending the Cuba blockade hosted by Representative Delia Ramirez OPPOSE - NDAA and SAVE America Act
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Endorsed the Stop Wall Street Looting Act Endorsed the Tax on Wall Street Speculation Act OPPOSE- CLARITY Act (H.R. 3633) Meeting with Senate Finance Committee on long-term supports and services issues
SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) OPPOSE- OSHA Deregulatory Actions Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) Support Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Asking Members of Congress to put out public statement supporting the nurses in their organizing efforts and calling for Rush to respect those efforts as well Asking Members of Congress to submit congressional inquiries on behalf of RNs who are experiencing delays in DACA renewal, and to ask Kaiser to extend unpaid administrative leave for the nurses. Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting with Representative Norcross to discuss HR 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act Attended Women of Labor Spring Fling on April 21 with Members of Congress and other women in labor unions Support S.1650/HR3261, The VA Employee Fairness Act Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support S.851/H.R.2531, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Support HR 20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at St. Agnes in Baltimore, MD Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals Coordinated IL Support for nurses winning a union election at Rush University Medical Center owned by Prime Healthcare in Chicago Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on temp workers in nursing. Prepared committee letter for the record for submission to the hearing. Call with Senator Duckworth and Senator Durbins team on support for nurses striking at St. Mary's hospital in Chicago Coordinated IL support for nurses striking in St. Mary's of Narazreth in Chicago Sent letter opposing nominations of James Macy for National Labor Relations Board Sent letter opposing nomination of Charlton Allen for Federal Labor Relations Authority
SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) OPPOSE- OSHA Deregulatory Actions Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) Support Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Asking Members of Congress to put out public statement supporting the nurses in their organizing efforts and calling for Rush to respect those efforts as well Asking Members of Congress to submit congressional inquiries on behalf of RNs who are experiencing delays in DACA renewal, and to ask Kaiser to extend unpaid administrative leave for the nurses. Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting with Representative Norcross to discuss HR 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act Attended Women of Labor Spring Fling on April 21 with Members of Congress and other women in labor unions Support S.1650/HR3261, The VA Employee Fairness Act Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support S.851/H.R.2531, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Support HR 20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at St. Agnes in Baltimore, MD Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals Coordinated IL Support for nurses winning a union election at Rush University Medical Center owned by Prime Healthcare in Chicago Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on temp workers in nursing. Prepared committee letter for the record for submission to the hearing. Call with Senator Duckworth and Senator Durbins team on support for nurses striking at St. Mary's hospital in Chicago Coordinated IL support for nurses striking in St. Mary's of Narazreth in Chicago Sent letter opposing nominations of James Macy for National Labor Relations Board Sent letter opposing nomination of Charlton Allen for Federal Labor Relations Authority
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Opposing Senate Budget Reconcilation package Opposing $1 trillion Pentagon budget Sent organizational letter to Senate Armed Services and Appropriations opposing the Trump administrations $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request OPPOSE Senate Budget Reconcilation package OPPOSE $1 trillion Pentagon budget "Oppose President Trumps request for a $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget and oppose any increase to the Pentagon budget for 2027." Support Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act (S. 3956/H.R.7767) Support Block the Bombs Act (H.R.3565) Oppose H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026. New version was introduced as H.R.7744.
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Oppose H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026. New version was introduced as H.R.7744. Calling on Congress to introduce legislation to abolish ICE
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Opposing Senate Budget Reconcilation package Opposing $1 trillion Pentagon budget Sent organizational letter to Senate Armed Services and Appropriations opposing the Trump administrations $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request OPPOSE Senate Budget Reconcilation package OPPOSE $1 trillion Pentagon budget "Oppose President Trumps request for a $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget and oppose any increase to the Pentagon budget for 2027." Support Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act (S. 3956/H.R.7767) Support Block the Bombs Act (H.R.3565) Oppose H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026. New version was introduced as H.R.7744.
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Oppose H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026. New version was introduced as H.R.7744. Calling on Congress to introduce legislation to abolish ICE
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Meeting with House Agriculture Minority Committee staff to discuss upcoming FY27 Farm Bill and SNAP provisions Sent email to oppose The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567) to U.S. House of Representatives
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Meeting with House Agriculture Minority Committee staff to discuss upcoming FY27 Farm Bill and SNAP provisions Sent email to oppose The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567) to U.S. House of Representatives
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Opposing Senate Budget Reconcilation package Opposing $1 trillion Pentagon budget Sent organizational letter to Senate Armed Services and Appropriations opposing the Trump administrations $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request OPPOSE Senate Budget Reconcilation package OPPOSE $1 trillion Pentagon budget "Oppose President Trumps request for a $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget and oppose any increase to the Pentagon budget for 2027." Support Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act (S. 3956/H.R.7767) Support Block the Bombs Act (H.R.3565) Oppose H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026. New version was introduced as H.R.7744.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Oppose H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026. New version was introduced as H.R.7744. Calling on Congress to introduce legislation to abolish ICE
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Opposing Senate Budget Reconcilation package Opposing $1 trillion Pentagon budget Sent organizational letter to Senate Armed Services and Appropriations opposing the Trump administrations $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request OPPOSE Senate Budget Reconcilation package OPPOSE $1 trillion Pentagon budget "Oppose President Trumps request for a $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget and oppose any increase to the Pentagon budget for 2027." Support Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act (S. 3956/H.R.7767) Support Block the Bombs Act (H.R.3565) Oppose H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026. New version was introduced as H.R.7744.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Oppose H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026. New version was introduced as H.R.7744. Calling on Congress to introduce legislation to abolish ICE
Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Opposing Senate Budget Reconcilation package Opposing $1 trillion Pentagon budget Sent organizational letter to Senate Armed Services and Appropriations opposing the Trump administrations $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request OPPOSE Senate Budget Reconcilation package OPPOSE $1 trillion Pentagon budget "Oppose President Trumps request for a $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget and oppose any increase to the Pentagon budget for 2027." Support Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act (S. 3956/H.R.7767) Support Block the Bombs Act (H.R.3565) Oppose H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026. New version was introduced as H.R.7744.
Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Opposing Senate Budget Reconcilation package Opposing $1 trillion Pentagon budget Sent organizational letter to Senate Armed Services and Appropriations opposing the Trump administrations $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request OPPOSE Senate Budget Reconcilation package OPPOSE $1 trillion Pentagon budget "Oppose President Trumps request for a $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget and oppose any increase to the Pentagon budget for 2027." Support Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act (S. 3956/H.R.7767) Support Block the Bombs Act (H.R.3565) Oppose H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026. New version was introduced as H.R.7744.
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and H.R.3261, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Staff to discuss upcoming veterans package, HR9237 - Take Care of America's Veterans Act Sent no vote recommendation on HR9237, Take Care of America's Veterans Act to U.S. House of Representative members SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261)
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and H.R.3261, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Staff to discuss upcoming veterans package, HR9237 - Take Care of America's Veterans Act Sent no vote recommendation on HR9237, Take Care of America's Veterans Act to U.S. House of Representative members SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261)
Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
OPPOSE- Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) (H.R. 2633) S. 4214 / H.R. 9442 - Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act Meeting with Senator Sanders to discuss support and strategy for the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act. H.R. 10044 - AI Tax and Work Protection Act Met with Representative Casars staff to discuss legislation to tax AI tokens and safeguard jobs. Joined Congressional Roundtable - House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy Gave feedback on Rep. Foushee People First Chatbot Act Met with Rep. Jayapal's office to give the nurses perspective on the dangers of AI in healthcare
Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) Endorsed the Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act Endorsed the 32-Hour Workweek Act Meeting with Executive Director of Congressional Labor Caucus to discuss; S. 852 / H.R. 20 - Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act; S. 1650 / H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act; S. 2837 / H.R. 2550 - Protect Americas Workforce Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at Ascension St. Agnes Hospital in Maryland Attended Women of Labor Ice Cream Social on 9/1 and broadly discussed goals focused on women in the labor movement Attended and staffed NNU Executive Director Puneet Maharaj at a Labor Democracy Roundtable hosted by Senator Padilla and the Democratic minority of the Rules Committee, Democratic Minority. Senators Warnock, Blunt Rochester, Kaine, Blumenthal, and Kelly were in attendance. Attended meeting with Representative Pocan to discuss upcoming priorities for the Congressional Labor Caucus. Lobbied Nevada, California, Illinois, and Maine congressional offices to join House and Senate letters to CEO Prem Reddy regarding reported union retaliation involving nurses organizing and bargaining at Prime facilities. Organized and hosted a congressional briefing regarding recent organizing and bargaining drives at Prime facilities. H.R. 2550 / S. 1626 - Protect Americas Workforce Act; NDAA amendment concerning the legislation - Participated in lobby day meetings with other unions advocating for Senate passage of the Protect Americas Workforce Act and an NDAA amendment incorporating the legislation Meeting with Rafael Elizalde, Chief of Staff to Representative Mark Takano, to discuss H.R. 2550 - Protect Americas Workforce Act H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act Lobbied members Josh Harder; Jared Huffman; Betty McCollum; Michael Quigley to cosponsor H.R. 3261. SUPPORT Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) and Norcross Amendment for collective bargaining rights for federal employees. Senators Kaine, Heinrich, Blumenthal, Bennet, Fetterman, Moody, and Schumer Joined the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference with NNU Vice President LaKisha Little Meeting with Office of Elizabeth Warren on OSHA rulemaking Meeting with Office of Rep. Analila Meijia (D-NJ) to discuss National Nurses United legislative priorities Meeting with Office of Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Labor Caucus on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Janelle Bynum on National Nurses United priority legislation
Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) OPPOSE- OSHA Deregulatory Actions Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) Support Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Asking Members of Congress to put out public statement supporting the nurses in their organizing efforts and calling for Rush to respect those efforts as well Asking Members of Congress to submit congressional inquiries on behalf of RNs who are experiencing delays in DACA renewal, and to ask Kaiser to extend unpaid administrative leave for the nurses. Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting with Representative Norcross to discuss HR 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act Attended Women of Labor Spring Fling on April 21 with Members of Congress and other women in labor unions Support S.1650/HR3261, The VA Employee Fairness Act Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support S.851/H.R.2531, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Support HR 20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at St. Agnes in Baltimore, MD Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals Coordinated IL Support for nurses winning a union election at Rush University Medical Center owned by Prime Healthcare in Chicago Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on temp workers in nursing. Prepared committee letter for the record for submission to the hearing. Call with Senator Duckworth and Senator Durbins team on support for nurses striking at St. Mary's hospital in Chicago Coordinated IL support for nurses striking in St. Mary's of Narazreth in Chicago Sent letter opposing nominations of James Macy for National Labor Relations Board Sent letter opposing nomination of Charlton Allen for Federal Labor Relations Authority
Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT S. 1506 / H.R. 3069 - Medicare for All Act SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) Meeting with Senator Bernie Sanders and Senate HELP Committee staff regarding Prime Healthcare and concerns regarding compliance with No Surprises Act. Meeting with Executive Director of Congressional Labor Caucus to discuss S. 1709 / H.R. 3415 - Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act H.R. 3069 / S. 1506 - Medicare for All Act Lobbied and advocated for Medicare for All during a Medicare for All Lobby Day. Meeting with Office of Rep. Ocasio-Cortez on health care Meeting with House Education & Workforce Committee on health& safety issues Meeting with House Energy & Commerce Committee on health & safety issues Meeting with Office of Senator Maria Cantwell on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Madeline Dean on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Emily Randall on Medicare for All SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT House Letter to Prime Healthcare led by Rep. Pingree OPPOSE- Nomination of Erica Schwartz to Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Endorsed the Health over Wealth Act Endorsed the Green New Deal for Health Endorsed the Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act OPPOSE- Nomination of Chris Klomp to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services
Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) OPPOSE- OSHA Deregulatory Actions Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) Support Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Asking Members of Congress to put out public statement supporting the nurses in their organizing efforts and calling for Rush to respect those efforts as well Asking Members of Congress to submit congressional inquiries on behalf of RNs who are experiencing delays in DACA renewal, and to ask Kaiser to extend unpaid administrative leave for the nurses. Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting with Representative Norcross to discuss HR 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act Attended Women of Labor Spring Fling on April 21 with Members of Congress and other women in labor unions Support S.1650/HR3261, The VA Employee Fairness Act Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support S.851/H.R.2531, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Support HR 20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at St. Agnes in Baltimore, MD Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals Coordinated IL Support for nurses winning a union election at Rush University Medical Center owned by Prime Healthcare in Chicago Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on temp workers in nursing. Prepared committee letter for the record for submission to the hearing. Call with Senator Duckworth and Senator Durbins team on support for nurses striking at St. Mary's hospital in Chicago Coordinated IL support for nurses striking in St. Mary's of Narazreth in Chicago Sent letter opposing nominations of James Macy for National Labor Relations Board Sent letter opposing nomination of Charlton Allen for Federal Labor Relations Authority
SUPPORT- Medicare for All (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) Attended meeting on Break Up Big Medicine Act (S. 3822), introduced by Senator Warren and Hawley. Meetings were with Senator Ron Wyden Meeting with Congressional Progressive Caucus staff on Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Meeting with Senator Fetterman staff on Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) "Meeting with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez staff to discuss Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) " Coalition call with Senator Bernie Sander's team to discuss upcoming hearing on April 22 Secretary of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr on the FY27 Presidents HHS request Meeting with HELP Committee staff to discuss upcoming April 22 Committee hearing with Secretary of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr on the FY27 Presidents HHS request In response to hearing titled Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: Examining Policies to Increase Health Care Transparency, urged House Energy and Commerce Committee to markup H.R. 3069, Medicare for All Act. Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415)
SUPPORT- Medicare for All (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) Attended meeting on Break Up Big Medicine Act (S. 3822), introduced by Senator Warren and Hawley. Meetings were with Senator Ron Wyden Meeting with Congressional Progressive Caucus staff on Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Meeting with Senator Fetterman staff on Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) "Meeting with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez staff to discuss Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) " Coalition call with Senator Bernie Sander's team to discuss upcoming hearing on April 22 Secretary of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr on the FY27 Presidents HHS request Meeting with HELP Committee staff to discuss upcoming April 22 Committee hearing with Secretary of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr on the FY27 Presidents HHS request In response to hearing titled Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: Examining Policies to Increase Health Care Transparency, urged House Energy and Commerce Committee to markup H.R. 3069, Medicare for All Act. Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415)
SUPPORT S. 1506 / H.R. 3069 - Medicare for All Act SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) Meeting with Senator Bernie Sanders and Senate HELP Committee staff regarding Prime Healthcare and concerns regarding compliance with No Surprises Act. Meeting with Executive Director of Congressional Labor Caucus to discuss S. 1709 / H.R. 3415 - Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act H.R. 3069 / S. 1506 - Medicare for All Act Lobbied and advocated for Medicare for All during a Medicare for All Lobby Day. Meeting with Office of Rep. Ocasio-Cortez on health care Meeting with House Education & Workforce Committee on health& safety issues Meeting with House Energy & Commerce Committee on health & safety issues Meeting with Office of Senator Maria Cantwell on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Madeline Dean on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Emily Randall on Medicare for All SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT House Letter to Prime Healthcare led by Rep. Pingree OPPOSE- Nomination of Erica Schwartz to Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Endorsed the Health over Wealth Act Endorsed the Green New Deal for Health Endorsed the Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act OPPOSE- Nomination of Chris Klomp to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services
SUPPORT- Medicare for All (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) Meeting with Executive Director of Congressional Labor Caucus to discuss 1506 / H.R. 3069 - Medicare for All Act H.R. 3069 / S. 1506 - Medicare for All Act Lobbied and advocated for Medicare for All during a Medicare for All Lobby Day. Meeting with Office of Senator Maria Cantwell on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Madeline Dean on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Emily Randall on Medicare for All
National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) Endorsed the Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act Endorsed the 32-Hour Workweek Act Meeting with Executive Director of Congressional Labor Caucus to discuss; S. 852 / H.R. 20 - Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act; S. 1650 / H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act; S. 2837 / H.R. 2550 - Protect Americas Workforce Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at Ascension St. Agnes Hospital in Maryland Attended Women of Labor Ice Cream Social on 9/1 and broadly discussed goals focused on women in the labor movement Attended and staffed NNU Executive Director Puneet Maharaj at a Labor Democracy Roundtable hosted by Senator Padilla and the Democratic minority of the Rules Committee, Democratic Minority. Senators Warnock, Blunt Rochester, Kaine, Blumenthal, and Kelly were in attendance. Attended meeting with Representative Pocan to discuss upcoming priorities for the Congressional Labor Caucus. Lobbied Nevada, California, Illinois, and Maine congressional offices to join House and Senate letters to CEO Prem Reddy regarding reported union retaliation involving nurses organizing and bargaining at Prime facilities. Organized and hosted a congressional briefing regarding recent organizing and bargaining drives at Prime facilities. H.R. 2550 / S. 1626 - Protect Americas Workforce Act; NDAA amendment concerning the legislation - Participated in lobby day meetings with other unions advocating for Senate passage of the Protect Americas Workforce Act and an NDAA amendment incorporating the legislation Meeting with Rafael Elizalde, Chief of Staff to Representative Mark Takano, to discuss H.R. 2550 - Protect Americas Workforce Act H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act Lobbied members Josh Harder; Jared Huffman; Betty McCollum; Michael Quigley to cosponsor H.R. 3261. SUPPORT Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) and Norcross Amendment for collective bargaining rights for federal employees. Senators Kaine, Heinrich, Blumenthal, Bennet, Fetterman, Moody, and Schumer Joined the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference with NNU Vice President LaKisha Little Meeting with Office of Elizabeth Warren on OSHA rulemaking Meeting with Office of Rep. Analila Meijia (D-NJ) to discuss National Nurses United legislative priorities Meeting with Office of Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Labor Caucus on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Janelle Bynum on National Nurses United priority legislation
VA Employee Fairness Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) Endorsed the Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act Endorsed the 32-Hour Workweek Act Meeting with Executive Director of Congressional Labor Caucus to discuss; S. 852 / H.R. 20 - Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act; S. 1650 / H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act; S. 2837 / H.R. 2550 - Protect Americas Workforce Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at Ascension St. Agnes Hospital in Maryland Attended Women of Labor Ice Cream Social on 9/1 and broadly discussed goals focused on women in the labor movement Attended and staffed NNU Executive Director Puneet Maharaj at a Labor Democracy Roundtable hosted by Senator Padilla and the Democratic minority of the Rules Committee, Democratic Minority. Senators Warnock, Blunt Rochester, Kaine, Blumenthal, and Kelly were in attendance. Attended meeting with Representative Pocan to discuss upcoming priorities for the Congressional Labor Caucus. Lobbied Nevada, California, Illinois, and Maine congressional offices to join House and Senate letters to CEO Prem Reddy regarding reported union retaliation involving nurses organizing and bargaining at Prime facilities. Organized and hosted a congressional briefing regarding recent organizing and bargaining drives at Prime facilities. H.R. 2550 / S. 1626 - Protect Americas Workforce Act; NDAA amendment concerning the legislation - Participated in lobby day meetings with other unions advocating for Senate passage of the Protect Americas Workforce Act and an NDAA amendment incorporating the legislation Meeting with Rafael Elizalde, Chief of Staff to Representative Mark Takano, to discuss H.R. 2550 - Protect Americas Workforce Act H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act Lobbied members Josh Harder; Jared Huffman; Betty McCollum; Michael Quigley to cosponsor H.R. 3261. SUPPORT Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) and Norcross Amendment for collective bargaining rights for federal employees. Senators Kaine, Heinrich, Blumenthal, Bennet, Fetterman, Moody, and Schumer Joined the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference with NNU Vice President LaKisha Little Meeting with Office of Elizabeth Warren on OSHA rulemaking Meeting with Office of Rep. Analila Meijia (D-NJ) to discuss National Nurses United legislative priorities Meeting with Office of Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Labor Caucus on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Janelle Bynum on National Nurses United priority legislation
VA Employee Fairness Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) OPPOSE- OSHA Deregulatory Actions Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) Support Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Asking Members of Congress to put out public statement supporting the nurses in their organizing efforts and calling for Rush to respect those efforts as well Asking Members of Congress to submit congressional inquiries on behalf of RNs who are experiencing delays in DACA renewal, and to ask Kaiser to extend unpaid administrative leave for the nurses. Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting with Representative Norcross to discuss HR 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act Attended Women of Labor Spring Fling on April 21 with Members of Congress and other women in labor unions Support S.1650/HR3261, The VA Employee Fairness Act Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support S.851/H.R.2531, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Support HR 20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at St. Agnes in Baltimore, MD Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals Coordinated IL Support for nurses winning a union election at Rush University Medical Center owned by Prime Healthcare in Chicago Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on temp workers in nursing. Prepared committee letter for the record for submission to the hearing. Call with Senator Duckworth and Senator Durbins team on support for nurses striking at St. Mary's hospital in Chicago Coordinated IL support for nurses striking in St. Mary's of Narazreth in Chicago Sent letter opposing nominations of James Macy for National Labor Relations Board Sent letter opposing nomination of Charlton Allen for Federal Labor Relations Authority
VA Employee Fairness Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) Meeting with Executive Director of Congressional Labor Caucus to discuss S. 1650 / H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Rafael Elizalde, Chief of Staff to Representative Mark Takano, to discuss H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act Meetings with Kirsten Gillibrand; Chuck Schumer; Paul Tonko regarding the Schenectady VA clinic closure and its impact on surrounding VA facilities and VA nurses H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act Lobbied members Josh Harder; Jared Huffman; Betty McCollum; Michael Quigley to cosponsor H.R. 3261.
VA Employee Fairness Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) OPPOSE- OSHA Deregulatory Actions Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) Support Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Asking Members of Congress to put out public statement supporting the nurses in their organizing efforts and calling for Rush to respect those efforts as well Asking Members of Congress to submit congressional inquiries on behalf of RNs who are experiencing delays in DACA renewal, and to ask Kaiser to extend unpaid administrative leave for the nurses. Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting with Representative Norcross to discuss HR 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act Attended Women of Labor Spring Fling on April 21 with Members of Congress and other women in labor unions Support S.1650/HR3261, The VA Employee Fairness Act Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support S.851/H.R.2531, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Support HR 20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at St. Agnes in Baltimore, MD Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals Coordinated IL Support for nurses winning a union election at Rush University Medical Center owned by Prime Healthcare in Chicago Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on temp workers in nursing. Prepared committee letter for the record for submission to the hearing. Call with Senator Duckworth and Senator Durbins team on support for nurses striking at St. Mary's hospital in Chicago Coordinated IL support for nurses striking in St. Mary's of Narazreth in Chicago Sent letter opposing nominations of James Macy for National Labor Relations Board Sent letter opposing nomination of Charlton Allen for Federal Labor Relations Authority
VA Employee Fairness Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and H.R.3261, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Staff to discuss upcoming veterans package, HR9237 - Take Care of America's Veterans Act Sent no vote recommendation on HR9237, Take Care of America's Veterans Act to U.S. House of Representative members SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261)
VA Employee Fairness Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and H.R.3261, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Staff to discuss upcoming veterans package, HR9237 - Take Care of America's Veterans Act Sent no vote recommendation on HR9237, Take Care of America's Veterans Act to U.S. House of Representative members SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261)
Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) Endorsed the Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act Endorsed the 32-Hour Workweek Act Meeting with Executive Director of Congressional Labor Caucus to discuss; S. 852 / H.R. 20 - Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act; S. 1650 / H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act; S. 2837 / H.R. 2550 - Protect Americas Workforce Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at Ascension St. Agnes Hospital in Maryland Attended Women of Labor Ice Cream Social on 9/1 and broadly discussed goals focused on women in the labor movement Attended and staffed NNU Executive Director Puneet Maharaj at a Labor Democracy Roundtable hosted by Senator Padilla and the Democratic minority of the Rules Committee, Democratic Minority. Senators Warnock, Blunt Rochester, Kaine, Blumenthal, and Kelly were in attendance. Attended meeting with Representative Pocan to discuss upcoming priorities for the Congressional Labor Caucus. Lobbied Nevada, California, Illinois, and Maine congressional offices to join House and Senate letters to CEO Prem Reddy regarding reported union retaliation involving nurses organizing and bargaining at Prime facilities. Organized and hosted a congressional briefing regarding recent organizing and bargaining drives at Prime facilities. H.R. 2550 / S. 1626 - Protect Americas Workforce Act; NDAA amendment concerning the legislation - Participated in lobby day meetings with other unions advocating for Senate passage of the Protect Americas Workforce Act and an NDAA amendment incorporating the legislation Meeting with Rafael Elizalde, Chief of Staff to Representative Mark Takano, to discuss H.R. 2550 - Protect Americas Workforce Act H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act Lobbied members Josh Harder; Jared Huffman; Betty McCollum; Michael Quigley to cosponsor H.R. 3261. SUPPORT Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) and Norcross Amendment for collective bargaining rights for federal employees. Senators Kaine, Heinrich, Blumenthal, Bennet, Fetterman, Moody, and Schumer Joined the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference with NNU Vice President LaKisha Little Meeting with Office of Elizabeth Warren on OSHA rulemaking Meeting with Office of Rep. Analila Meijia (D-NJ) to discuss National Nurses United legislative priorities Meeting with Office of Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Labor Caucus on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Janelle Bynum on National Nurses United priority legislation
Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Medicare for All (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) Attended meeting on Break Up Big Medicine Act (S. 3822), introduced by Senator Warren and Hawley. Meetings were with Senator Ron Wyden Meeting with Congressional Progressive Caucus staff on Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Meeting with Senator Fetterman staff on Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) "Meeting with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez staff to discuss Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) " Coalition call with Senator Bernie Sander's team to discuss upcoming hearing on April 22 Secretary of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr on the FY27 Presidents HHS request Meeting with HELP Committee staff to discuss upcoming April 22 Committee hearing with Secretary of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr on the FY27 Presidents HHS request In response to hearing titled Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: Examining Policies to Increase Health Care Transparency, urged House Energy and Commerce Committee to markup H.R. 3069, Medicare for All Act. Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415)
Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Medicare for All (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) Attended meeting on Break Up Big Medicine Act (S. 3822), introduced by Senator Warren and Hawley. Meetings were with Senator Ron Wyden Meeting with Congressional Progressive Caucus staff on Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Meeting with Senator Fetterman staff on Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) "Meeting with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez staff to discuss Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) " Coalition call with Senator Bernie Sander's team to discuss upcoming hearing on April 22 Secretary of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr on the FY27 Presidents HHS request Meeting with HELP Committee staff to discuss upcoming April 22 Committee hearing with Secretary of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr on the FY27 Presidents HHS request In response to hearing titled Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: Examining Policies to Increase Health Care Transparency, urged House Energy and Commerce Committee to markup H.R. 3069, Medicare for All Act. Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415)
Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) OPPOSE- OSHA Deregulatory Actions Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) Support Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Asking Members of Congress to put out public statement supporting the nurses in their organizing efforts and calling for Rush to respect those efforts as well Asking Members of Congress to submit congressional inquiries on behalf of RNs who are experiencing delays in DACA renewal, and to ask Kaiser to extend unpaid administrative leave for the nurses. Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting with Representative Norcross to discuss HR 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act Attended Women of Labor Spring Fling on April 21 with Members of Congress and other women in labor unions Support S.1650/HR3261, The VA Employee Fairness Act Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support S.851/H.R.2531, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Support HR 20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at St. Agnes in Baltimore, MD Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals Coordinated IL Support for nurses winning a union election at Rush University Medical Center owned by Prime Healthcare in Chicago Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on temp workers in nursing. Prepared committee letter for the record for submission to the hearing. Call with Senator Duckworth and Senator Durbins team on support for nurses striking at St. Mary's hospital in Chicago Coordinated IL support for nurses striking in St. Mary's of Narazreth in Chicago Sent letter opposing nominations of James Macy for National Labor Relations Board Sent letter opposing nomination of Charlton Allen for Federal Labor Relations Authority
Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT S. 1506 / H.R. 3069 - Medicare for All Act SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) Meeting with Senator Bernie Sanders and Senate HELP Committee staff regarding Prime Healthcare and concerns regarding compliance with No Surprises Act. Meeting with Executive Director of Congressional Labor Caucus to discuss S. 1709 / H.R. 3415 - Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act H.R. 3069 / S. 1506 - Medicare for All Act Lobbied and advocated for Medicare for All during a Medicare for All Lobby Day. Meeting with Office of Rep. Ocasio-Cortez on health care Meeting with House Education & Workforce Committee on health& safety issues Meeting with House Energy & Commerce Committee on health & safety issues Meeting with Office of Senator Maria Cantwell on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Madeline Dean on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Emily Randall on Medicare for All SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT House Letter to Prime Healthcare led by Rep. Pingree OPPOSE- Nomination of Erica Schwartz to Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Endorsed the Health over Wealth Act Endorsed the Green New Deal for Health Endorsed the Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act OPPOSE- Nomination of Chris Klomp to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services
Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) OPPOSE- OSHA Deregulatory Actions Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) Support Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Asking Members of Congress to put out public statement supporting the nurses in their organizing efforts and calling for Rush to respect those efforts as well Asking Members of Congress to submit congressional inquiries on behalf of RNs who are experiencing delays in DACA renewal, and to ask Kaiser to extend unpaid administrative leave for the nurses. Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting with Representative Norcross to discuss HR 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act Attended Women of Labor Spring Fling on April 21 with Members of Congress and other women in labor unions Support S.1650/HR3261, The VA Employee Fairness Act Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support S.851/H.R.2531, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Support HR 20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at St. Agnes in Baltimore, MD Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals Coordinated IL Support for nurses winning a union election at Rush University Medical Center owned by Prime Healthcare in Chicago Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on temp workers in nursing. Prepared committee letter for the record for submission to the hearing. Call with Senator Duckworth and Senator Durbins team on support for nurses striking at St. Mary's hospital in Chicago Coordinated IL support for nurses striking in St. Mary's of Narazreth in Chicago Sent letter opposing nominations of James Macy for National Labor Relations Board Sent letter opposing nomination of Charlton Allen for Federal Labor Relations Authority
SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) Endorsed the Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act Endorsed the 32-Hour Workweek Act Meeting with Executive Director of Congressional Labor Caucus to discuss; S. 852 / H.R. 20 - Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act; S. 1650 / H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act; S. 2837 / H.R. 2550 - Protect Americas Workforce Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at Ascension St. Agnes Hospital in Maryland Attended Women of Labor Ice Cream Social on 9/1 and broadly discussed goals focused on women in the labor movement Attended and staffed NNU Executive Director Puneet Maharaj at a Labor Democracy Roundtable hosted by Senator Padilla and the Democratic minority of the Rules Committee, Democratic Minority. Senators Warnock, Blunt Rochester, Kaine, Blumenthal, and Kelly were in attendance. Attended meeting with Representative Pocan to discuss upcoming priorities for the Congressional Labor Caucus. Lobbied Nevada, California, Illinois, and Maine congressional offices to join House and Senate letters to CEO Prem Reddy regarding reported union retaliation involving nurses organizing and bargaining at Prime facilities. Organized and hosted a congressional briefing regarding recent organizing and bargaining drives at Prime facilities. H.R. 2550 / S. 1626 - Protect Americas Workforce Act; NDAA amendment concerning the legislation - Participated in lobby day meetings with other unions advocating for Senate passage of the Protect Americas Workforce Act and an NDAA amendment incorporating the legislation Meeting with Rafael Elizalde, Chief of Staff to Representative Mark Takano, to discuss H.R. 2550 - Protect Americas Workforce Act H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act Lobbied members Josh Harder; Jared Huffman; Betty McCollum; Michael Quigley to cosponsor H.R. 3261. SUPPORT Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) and Norcross Amendment for collective bargaining rights for federal employees. Senators Kaine, Heinrich, Blumenthal, Bennet, Fetterman, Moody, and Schumer Joined the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference with NNU Vice President LaKisha Little Meeting with Office of Elizabeth Warren on OSHA rulemaking Meeting with Office of Rep. Analila Meijia (D-NJ) to discuss National Nurses United legislative priorities Meeting with Office of Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Labor Caucus on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Janelle Bynum on National Nurses United priority legislation
SUPPORT- Medicare for All (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) Attended meeting on Break Up Big Medicine Act (S. 3822), introduced by Senator Warren and Hawley. Meetings were with Senator Ron Wyden Meeting with Congressional Progressive Caucus staff on Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Meeting with Senator Fetterman staff on Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) "Meeting with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez staff to discuss Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) " Coalition call with Senator Bernie Sander's team to discuss upcoming hearing on April 22 Secretary of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr on the FY27 Presidents HHS request Meeting with HELP Committee staff to discuss upcoming April 22 Committee hearing with Secretary of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr on the FY27 Presidents HHS request In response to hearing titled Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: Examining Policies to Increase Health Care Transparency, urged House Energy and Commerce Committee to markup H.R. 3069, Medicare for All Act. Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415)
SUPPORT- Medicare for All (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) Attended meeting on Break Up Big Medicine Act (S. 3822), introduced by Senator Warren and Hawley. Meetings were with Senator Ron Wyden Meeting with Congressional Progressive Caucus staff on Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Meeting with Senator Fetterman staff on Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) "Meeting with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez staff to discuss Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) " Coalition call with Senator Bernie Sander's team to discuss upcoming hearing on April 22 Secretary of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr on the FY27 Presidents HHS request Meeting with HELP Committee staff to discuss upcoming April 22 Committee hearing with Secretary of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr on the FY27 Presidents HHS request In response to hearing titled Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: Examining Policies to Increase Health Care Transparency, urged House Energy and Commerce Committee to markup H.R. 3069, Medicare for All Act. Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415)
Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Opposing Senate Budget Reconcilation package Opposing $1 trillion Pentagon budget Sent organizational letter to Senate Armed Services and Appropriations opposing the Trump administrations $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request OPPOSE Senate Budget Reconcilation package OPPOSE $1 trillion Pentagon budget "Oppose President Trumps request for a $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget and oppose any increase to the Pentagon budget for 2027." Support Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act (S. 3956/H.R.7767) Support Block the Bombs Act (H.R.3565) Oppose H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026. New version was introduced as H.R.7744.
Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Opposing Senate Budget Reconcilation package Opposing $1 trillion Pentagon budget Sent organizational letter to Senate Armed Services and Appropriations opposing the Trump administrations $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request OPPOSE Senate Budget Reconcilation package OPPOSE $1 trillion Pentagon budget "Oppose President Trumps request for a $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget and oppose any increase to the Pentagon budget for 2027." Support Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act (S. 3956/H.R.7767) Support Block the Bombs Act (H.R.3565) Oppose H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026. New version was introduced as H.R.7744.
Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
OPPOSE- Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) (H.R. 2633) S. 4214 / H.R. 9442 - Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act Meeting with Senator Sanders to discuss support and strategy for the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act. H.R. 10044 - AI Tax and Work Protection Act Met with Representative Casars staff to discuss legislation to tax AI tokens and safeguard jobs. Joined Congressional Roundtable - House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy Gave feedback on Rep. Foushee People First Chatbot Act Met with Rep. Jayapal's office to give the nurses perspective on the dangers of AI in healthcare
Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Attended Sen. Sanders AI and Labor Movement Press Conference with NNU President Jamie Brown on April 16, 2026, included advocacy of S.4214, Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act "Support the Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Data Center Moratorium Act" Support S.4214 Data Center Moratorium Act
Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Attended Sen. Sanders AI and Labor Movement Press Conference with NNU President Jamie Brown on April 16, 2026, included advocacy of S.4214, Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act "Support the Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Data Center Moratorium Act" Support S.4214 Data Center Moratorium Act
SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) OPPOSE- OSHA Deregulatory Actions Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) Support Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Asking Members of Congress to put out public statement supporting the nurses in their organizing efforts and calling for Rush to respect those efforts as well Asking Members of Congress to submit congressional inquiries on behalf of RNs who are experiencing delays in DACA renewal, and to ask Kaiser to extend unpaid administrative leave for the nurses. Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting with Representative Norcross to discuss HR 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act Attended Women of Labor Spring Fling on April 21 with Members of Congress and other women in labor unions Support S.1650/HR3261, The VA Employee Fairness Act Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support S.851/H.R.2531, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Support HR 20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at St. Agnes in Baltimore, MD Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals Coordinated IL Support for nurses winning a union election at Rush University Medical Center owned by Prime Healthcare in Chicago Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on temp workers in nursing. Prepared committee letter for the record for submission to the hearing. Call with Senator Duckworth and Senator Durbins team on support for nurses striking at St. Mary's hospital in Chicago Coordinated IL support for nurses striking in St. Mary's of Narazreth in Chicago Sent letter opposing nominations of James Macy for National Labor Relations Board Sent letter opposing nomination of Charlton Allen for Federal Labor Relations Authority
SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) OPPOSE- OSHA Deregulatory Actions Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) Support Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Asking Members of Congress to put out public statement supporting the nurses in their organizing efforts and calling for Rush to respect those efforts as well Asking Members of Congress to submit congressional inquiries on behalf of RNs who are experiencing delays in DACA renewal, and to ask Kaiser to extend unpaid administrative leave for the nurses. Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting with Representative Norcross to discuss HR 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act Attended Women of Labor Spring Fling on April 21 with Members of Congress and other women in labor unions Support S.1650/HR3261, The VA Employee Fairness Act Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support S.851/H.R.2531, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Support HR 20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at St. Agnes in Baltimore, MD Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals Coordinated IL Support for nurses winning a union election at Rush University Medical Center owned by Prime Healthcare in Chicago Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on temp workers in nursing. Prepared committee letter for the record for submission to the hearing. Call with Senator Duckworth and Senator Durbins team on support for nurses striking at St. Mary's hospital in Chicago Coordinated IL support for nurses striking in St. Mary's of Narazreth in Chicago Sent letter opposing nominations of James Macy for National Labor Relations Board Sent letter opposing nomination of Charlton Allen for Federal Labor Relations Authority
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) Endorsed the Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act Endorsed the 32-Hour Workweek Act Meeting with Executive Director of Congressional Labor Caucus to discuss; S. 852 / H.R. 20 - Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act; S. 1650 / H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act; S. 2837 / H.R. 2550 - Protect Americas Workforce Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at Ascension St. Agnes Hospital in Maryland Attended Women of Labor Ice Cream Social on 9/1 and broadly discussed goals focused on women in the labor movement Attended and staffed NNU Executive Director Puneet Maharaj at a Labor Democracy Roundtable hosted by Senator Padilla and the Democratic minority of the Rules Committee, Democratic Minority. Senators Warnock, Blunt Rochester, Kaine, Blumenthal, and Kelly were in attendance. Attended meeting with Representative Pocan to discuss upcoming priorities for the Congressional Labor Caucus. Lobbied Nevada, California, Illinois, and Maine congressional offices to join House and Senate letters to CEO Prem Reddy regarding reported union retaliation involving nurses organizing and bargaining at Prime facilities. Organized and hosted a congressional briefing regarding recent organizing and bargaining drives at Prime facilities. H.R. 2550 / S. 1626 - Protect Americas Workforce Act; NDAA amendment concerning the legislation - Participated in lobby day meetings with other unions advocating for Senate passage of the Protect Americas Workforce Act and an NDAA amendment incorporating the legislation Meeting with Rafael Elizalde, Chief of Staff to Representative Mark Takano, to discuss H.R. 2550 - Protect Americas Workforce Act H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act Lobbied members Josh Harder; Jared Huffman; Betty McCollum; Michael Quigley to cosponsor H.R. 3261. SUPPORT Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) and Norcross Amendment for collective bargaining rights for federal employees. Senators Kaine, Heinrich, Blumenthal, Bennet, Fetterman, Moody, and Schumer Joined the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference with NNU Vice President LaKisha Little Meeting with Office of Elizabeth Warren on OSHA rulemaking Meeting with Office of Rep. Analila Meijia (D-NJ) to discuss National Nurses United legislative priorities Meeting with Office of Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Labor Caucus on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) on National Nurses United priority legislation Meeting with Office of Rep. Janelle Bynum on National Nurses United priority legislation
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Oppose the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act or SAVE Act SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20)
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) OPPOSE- OSHA Deregulatory Actions Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) Support Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Asking Members of Congress to put out public statement supporting the nurses in their organizing efforts and calling for Rush to respect those efforts as well Asking Members of Congress to submit congressional inquiries on behalf of RNs who are experiencing delays in DACA renewal, and to ask Kaiser to extend unpaid administrative leave for the nurses. Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting with Representative Norcross to discuss HR 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act Attended Women of Labor Spring Fling on April 21 with Members of Congress and other women in labor unions Support S.1650/HR3261, The VA Employee Fairness Act Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support S.851/H.R.2531, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Support HR 20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at St. Agnes in Baltimore, MD Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals Coordinated IL Support for nurses winning a union election at Rush University Medical Center owned by Prime Healthcare in Chicago Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on temp workers in nursing. Prepared committee letter for the record for submission to the hearing. Call with Senator Duckworth and Senator Durbins team on support for nurses striking at St. Mary's hospital in Chicago Coordinated IL support for nurses striking in St. Mary's of Narazreth in Chicago Sent letter opposing nominations of James Macy for National Labor Relations Board Sent letter opposing nomination of Charlton Allen for Federal Labor Relations Authority
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
Oppose the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act or SAVE Act SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20)
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) OPPOSE- OSHA Deregulatory Actions Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) Support Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Asking Members of Congress to put out public statement supporting the nurses in their organizing efforts and calling for Rush to respect those efforts as well Asking Members of Congress to submit congressional inquiries on behalf of RNs who are experiencing delays in DACA renewal, and to ask Kaiser to extend unpaid administrative leave for the nurses. Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting with Representative Norcross to discuss HR 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act Attended Women of Labor Spring Fling on April 21 with Members of Congress and other women in labor unions Support S.1650/HR3261, The VA Employee Fairness Act Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support S.851/H.R.2531, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Support HR 20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at St. Agnes in Baltimore, MD Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals Coordinated IL Support for nurses winning a union election at Rush University Medical Center owned by Prime Healthcare in Chicago Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on temp workers in nursing. Prepared committee letter for the record for submission to the hearing. Call with Senator Duckworth and Senator Durbins team on support for nurses striking at St. Mary's hospital in Chicago Coordinated IL support for nurses striking in St. Mary's of Narazreth in Chicago Sent letter opposing nominations of James Macy for National Labor Relations Board Sent letter opposing nomination of Charlton Allen for Federal Labor Relations Authority
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed licensing of certain defense articles and services to Israel.
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT - Lebanon War Powers Resolution SUPPORT - Iran War Powers Resolution OPPOSE NDAA Section 224, U.S.-Israel defense technology merger Organized press conference to advocate for ending the blockade on Cuba. Attended by Representatives Delia Ramirez, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal, and Jonathan Jackson Sent letter to U.S. Representatives supporting Rep. Tlaib's Lebanon War Powers Resolution Support H.R.3565, Block the Bombs Act Support Joint Resolutions of Disapproval to Block Weapons Transfer to Israel Support War Powers Resolutions to Stop Trumps Unconstitutional Wars in Iran, Venezuela, Lebanon, and Cuba Support Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (S.J.Res.136/ S.J.Res. 137/S.J.Res. 138) Attended press conference on ending the Cuba blockade hosted by Representative Delia Ramirez OPPOSE - NDAA and SAVE America Act
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed licensing of certain defense articles and services to Israel.
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT - Lebanon War Powers Resolution SUPPORT - Iran War Powers Resolution OPPOSE NDAA Section 224, U.S.-Israel defense technology merger Organized press conference to advocate for ending the blockade on Cuba. Attended by Representatives Delia Ramirez, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal, and Jonathan Jackson Sent letter to U.S. Representatives supporting Rep. Tlaib's Lebanon War Powers Resolution Support H.R.3565, Block the Bombs Act Support Joint Resolutions of Disapproval to Block Weapons Transfer to Israel Support War Powers Resolutions to Stop Trumps Unconstitutional Wars in Iran, Venezuela, Lebanon, and Cuba Support Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (S.J.Res.136/ S.J.Res. 137/S.J.Res. 138) Attended press conference on ending the Cuba blockade hosted by Representative Delia Ramirez OPPOSE - NDAA and SAVE America Act
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT - Lebanon War Powers Resolution SUPPORT - Iran War Powers Resolution OPPOSE NDAA Section 224, U.S.-Israel defense technology merger Organized press conference to advocate for ending the blockade on Cuba. Attended by Representatives Delia Ramirez, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal, and Jonathan Jackson Sent letter to U.S. Representatives supporting Rep. Tlaib's Lebanon War Powers Resolution Support H.R.3565, Block the Bombs Act Support Joint Resolutions of Disapproval to Block Weapons Transfer to Israel Support War Powers Resolutions to Stop Trumps Unconstitutional Wars in Iran, Venezuela, Lebanon, and Cuba Support Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (S.J.Res.136/ S.J.Res. 137/S.J.Res. 138) Attended press conference on ending the Cuba blockade hosted by Representative Delia Ramirez OPPOSE - NDAA and SAVE America Act
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT - Lebanon War Powers Resolution SUPPORT - Iran War Powers Resolution OPPOSE NDAA Section 224, U.S.-Israel defense technology merger Organized press conference to advocate for ending the blockade on Cuba. Attended by Representatives Delia Ramirez, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal, and Jonathan Jackson Sent letter to U.S. Representatives supporting Rep. Tlaib's Lebanon War Powers Resolution Support H.R.3565, Block the Bombs Act Support Joint Resolutions of Disapproval to Block Weapons Transfer to Israel Support War Powers Resolutions to Stop Trumps Unconstitutional Wars in Iran, Venezuela, Lebanon, and Cuba Support Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (S.J.Res.136/ S.J.Res. 137/S.J.Res. 138) Attended press conference on ending the Cuba blockade hosted by Representative Delia Ramirez OPPOSE - NDAA and SAVE America Act
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT - Lebanon War Powers Resolution SUPPORT - Iran War Powers Resolution OPPOSE NDAA Section 224, U.S.-Israel defense technology merger Organized press conference to advocate for ending the blockade on Cuba. Attended by Representatives Delia Ramirez, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal, and Jonathan Jackson Sent letter to U.S. Representatives supporting Rep. Tlaib's Lebanon War Powers Resolution Support H.R.3565, Block the Bombs Act Support Joint Resolutions of Disapproval to Block Weapons Transfer to Israel Support War Powers Resolutions to Stop Trumps Unconstitutional Wars in Iran, Venezuela, Lebanon, and Cuba Support Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (S.J.Res.136/ S.J.Res. 137/S.J.Res. 138) Attended press conference on ending the Cuba blockade hosted by Representative Delia Ramirez OPPOSE - NDAA and SAVE America Act
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT - Lebanon War Powers Resolution SUPPORT - Iran War Powers Resolution OPPOSE NDAA Section 224, U.S.-Israel defense technology merger Organized press conference to advocate for ending the blockade on Cuba. Attended by Representatives Delia Ramirez, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal, and Jonathan Jackson Sent letter to U.S. Representatives supporting Rep. Tlaib's Lebanon War Powers Resolution Support H.R.3565, Block the Bombs Act Support Joint Resolutions of Disapproval to Block Weapons Transfer to Israel Support War Powers Resolutions to Stop Trumps Unconstitutional Wars in Iran, Venezuela, Lebanon, and Cuba Support Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (S.J.Res.136/ S.J.Res. 137/S.J.Res. 138) Attended press conference on ending the Cuba blockade hosted by Representative Delia Ramirez OPPOSE - NDAA and SAVE America Act
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- S.J.Res. 182, a Congressional Review Act resolution to disapprove of the Trump administration's October 31, 2025 final rule on the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional Support S.J.Res. 182, a Congressional Review Act resolution to disapprove of the Trump administration's October 31, 2025 final rule that politicizes the bipartisan Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program Support S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution to disapprove of the Trump administration's May 1, 2026 final rule that overhauls the federal student loan system and makes it harder for new advanced practice nurses to enter the workforce Meeting with Senator Kaine staff on Congressional Review Act on student loan rule on professional degrees Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- S.J.Res. 182, a Congressional Review Act resolution to disapprove of the Trump administration's October 31, 2025 final rule on the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional Support S.J.Res. 182, a Congressional Review Act resolution to disapprove of the Trump administration's October 31, 2025 final rule that politicizes the bipartisan Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program Support S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution to disapprove of the Trump administration's May 1, 2026 final rule that overhauls the federal student loan system and makes it harder for new advanced practice nurses to enter the workforce Meeting with Senator Kaine staff on Congressional Review Act on student loan rule on professional degrees Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) OPPOSE- OSHA Deregulatory Actions Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) Support Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Asking Members of Congress to put out public statement supporting the nurses in their organizing efforts and calling for Rush to respect those efforts as well Asking Members of Congress to submit congressional inquiries on behalf of RNs who are experiencing delays in DACA renewal, and to ask Kaiser to extend unpaid administrative leave for the nurses. Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting with Representative Norcross to discuss HR 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act Attended Women of Labor Spring Fling on April 21 with Members of Congress and other women in labor unions Support S.1650/HR3261, The VA Employee Fairness Act Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support S.851/H.R.2531, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Support HR 20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at St. Agnes in Baltimore, MD Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals Coordinated IL Support for nurses winning a union election at Rush University Medical Center owned by Prime Healthcare in Chicago Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on temp workers in nursing. Prepared committee letter for the record for submission to the hearing. Call with Senator Duckworth and Senator Durbins team on support for nurses striking at St. Mary's hospital in Chicago Coordinated IL support for nurses striking in St. Mary's of Narazreth in Chicago Sent letter opposing nominations of James Macy for National Labor Relations Board Sent letter opposing nomination of Charlton Allen for Federal Labor Relations Authority
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
Client: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED · Firm: NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
SUPPORT- S.J.Res. 182, a Congressional Review Act resolution to disapprove of the Trump administration's October 31, 2025 final rule on the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional Support S.J.Res. 182, a Congressional Review Act resolution to disapprove of the Trump administration's October 31, 2025 final rule that politicizes the bipartisan Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program Support S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution to disapprove of the Trump administration's May 1, 2026 final rule that overhauls the federal student loan system and makes it harder for new advanced practice nurses to enter the workforce Meeting with Senator Kaine staff on Congressional Review Act on student loan rule on professional degrees Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals
OPPOSE- Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) (H.R. 2633) S. 4214 / H.R. 9442 - Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act Meeting with Senator Sanders to discuss support and strategy for the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act. H.R. 10044 - AI Tax and Work Protection Act Met with Representative Casars staff to discuss legislation to tax AI tokens and safeguard jobs. Joined Congressional Roundtable - House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy Gave feedback on Rep. Foushee People First Chatbot Act Met with Rep. Jayapal's office to give the nurses perspective on the dangers of AI in healthcare
Endorsed the Stop Wall Street Looting Act Endorsed the Tax on Wall Street Speculation Act OPPOSE- CLARITY Act (H.R. 3633) Meeting with Senate Finance Committee on long-term supports and services issues
SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) Meeting with Executive Director of Congressional Labor Caucus to discuss S. 1650 / H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Rafael Elizalde, Chief of Staff to Representative Mark Takano, to discuss H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act Meetings with Kirsten Gillibrand; Chuck Schumer; Paul Tonko regarding the Schenectady VA clinic closure and its impact on surrounding VA facilities and VA nurses H.R. 3261 - VA Employee Fairness Act Lobbied members Josh Harder; Jared Huffman; Betty McCollum; Michael Quigley to cosponsor H.R. 3261.
OPPOSE Senate Nomination of Brian J. Cavanaugh, DHS Under Secretary Nominee SUPPORT- 60 Day Extension for Nuclear Regulatory Commission rulemaking comment submission OPPOSE- Nomination of Erica Schwartz to Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention OPPOSE- Nomination of Chris Klomp to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services
SUPPORT S. 1506 / H.R. 3069 - Medicare for All Act SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) Meeting with Senator Bernie Sanders and Senate HELP Committee staff regarding Prime Healthcare and concerns regarding compliance with No Surprises Act. Meeting with Executive Director of Congressional Labor Caucus to discuss S. 1709 / H.R. 3415 - Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act H.R. 3069 / S. 1506 - Medicare for All Act Lobbied and advocated for Medicare for All during a Medicare for All Lobby Day. Meeting with Office of Rep. Ocasio-Cortez on health care Meeting with House Education & Workforce Committee on health& safety issues Meeting with House Energy & Commerce Committee on health & safety issues Meeting with Office of Senator Maria Cantwell on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Madeline Dean on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Emily Randall on Medicare for All SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT House Letter to Prime Healthcare led by Rep. Pingree OPPOSE- Nomination of Erica Schwartz to Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Endorsed the Health over Wealth Act Endorsed the Green New Deal for Health Endorsed the Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act OPPOSE- Nomination of Chris Klomp to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services
SUPPORT- Medicare for All (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) Meeting with Executive Director of Congressional Labor Caucus to discuss 1506 / H.R. 3069 - Medicare for All Act H.R. 3069 / S. 1506 - Medicare for All Act Lobbied and advocated for Medicare for All during a Medicare for All Lobby Day. Meeting with Office of Senator Maria Cantwell on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Madeline Dean on Medicare for All Meeting with Office of Emily Randall on Medicare for All
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL NURSES UNITED via NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
2026 · second_quarter · 2A
Opposing Senate Budget Reconcilation package Opposing $1 trillion Pentagon budget Sent organizational letter to Senate Armed Services and Appropriations opposing the Trump administrations $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request OPPOSE Senate Budget Reconcilation package OPPOSE $1 trillion Pentagon budget "Oppose President Trumps request for a $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget and oppose any increase to the Pentagon budget for 2027." Support Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act (S. 3956/H.R.7767) Support Block the Bombs Act (H.R.3565) Oppose H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026. New version was introduced as H.R.7744.
Asking Members of Congress to submit congressional inquiries on behalf of RNs who are experiencing delays in DACA renewal, and to ask Kaiser to extend unpaid administrative leave for the nurses. Calling on Congress to introduce legislation to abolish ICE
SUPPORT- Medicare for All (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) Attended meeting on Break Up Big Medicine Act (S. 3822), introduced by Senator Warren and Hawley. Meetings were with Senator Ron Wyden Meeting with Congressional Progressive Caucus staff on Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Meeting with Senator Fetterman staff on Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) "Meeting with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez staff to discuss Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) " Coalition call with Senator Bernie Sander's team to discuss upcoming hearing on April 22 Secretary of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr on the FY27 Presidents HHS request Meeting with HELP Committee staff to discuss upcoming April 22 Committee hearing with Secretary of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr on the FY27 Presidents HHS request In response to hearing titled Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: Examining Policies to Increase Health Care Transparency, urged House Energy and Commerce Committee to markup H.R. 3069, Medicare for All Act. Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415)
Attended Sen. Sanders AI and Labor Movement Press Conference with NNU President Jamie Brown on April 16, 2026, included advocacy of S.4214, Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act "Support the Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Data Center Moratorium Act" Support S.4214 Data Center Moratorium Act
Oppose H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026. New version was introduced as H.R.7744. Calling on Congress to introduce legislation to abolish ICE
SUPPORT - Lebanon War Powers Resolution SUPPORT - Iran War Powers Resolution OPPOSE NDAA Section 224, U.S.-Israel defense technology merger Organized press conference to advocate for ending the blockade on Cuba. Attended by Representatives Delia Ramirez, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal, and Jonathan Jackson Sent letter to U.S. Representatives supporting Rep. Tlaib's Lebanon War Powers Resolution Support H.R.3565, Block the Bombs Act Support Joint Resolutions of Disapproval to Block Weapons Transfer to Israel Support War Powers Resolutions to Stop Trumps Unconstitutional Wars in Iran, Venezuela, Lebanon, and Cuba Support Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (S.J.Res.136/ S.J.Res. 137/S.J.Res. 138) Attended press conference on ending the Cuba blockade hosted by Representative Delia Ramirez OPPOSE - NDAA and SAVE America Act
SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) OPPOSE- OSHA Deregulatory Actions Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) Support Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Asking Members of Congress to put out public statement supporting the nurses in their organizing efforts and calling for Rush to respect those efforts as well Asking Members of Congress to submit congressional inquiries on behalf of RNs who are experiencing delays in DACA renewal, and to ask Kaiser to extend unpaid administrative leave for the nurses. Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting with Representative Norcross to discuss HR 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act Attended Women of Labor Spring Fling on April 21 with Members of Congress and other women in labor unions Support S.1650/HR3261, The VA Employee Fairness Act Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support S.851/H.R.2531, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Support HR 20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at St. Agnes in Baltimore, MD Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals Coordinated IL Support for nurses winning a union election at Rush University Medical Center owned by Prime Healthcare in Chicago Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on temp workers in nursing. Prepared committee letter for the record for submission to the hearing. Call with Senator Duckworth and Senator Durbins team on support for nurses striking at St. Mary's hospital in Chicago Coordinated IL support for nurses striking in St. Mary's of Narazreth in Chicago Sent letter opposing nominations of James Macy for National Labor Relations Board Sent letter opposing nomination of Charlton Allen for Federal Labor Relations Authority
Oppose the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act or SAVE Act SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20)
Meeting with House Agriculture Minority Committee staff to discuss upcoming FY27 Farm Bill and SNAP provisions Sent email to oppose The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567) to U.S. House of Representatives
Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and H.R.3261, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Staff to discuss upcoming veterans package, HR9237 - Take Care of America's Veterans Act Sent no vote recommendation on HR9237, Take Care of America's Veterans Act to U.S. House of Representative members SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261)
SUPPORT- S.J.Res. 182, a Congressional Review Act resolution to disapprove of the Trump administration's October 31, 2025 final rule on the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional Support S.J.Res. 182, a Congressional Review Act resolution to disapprove of the Trump administration's October 31, 2025 final rule that politicizes the bipartisan Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program Support S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution to disapprove of the Trump administration's May 1, 2026 final rule that overhauls the federal student loan system and makes it harder for new advanced practice nurses to enter the workforce Meeting with Senator Kaine staff on Congressional Review Act on student loan rule on professional degrees Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL NURSES UNITED via NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Asking Members of Congress to submit congressional inquiries on behalf of RNs who are experiencing delays in DACA renewal, and to ask Kaiser to extend unpaid administrative leave for the nurses. Calling on Congress to introduce legislation to abolish ICE
Meeting with House Agriculture Minority Committee staff to discuss upcoming FY27 Farm Bill and SNAP provisions Sent email to oppose The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567) to U.S. House of Representatives
Oppose the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act or SAVE Act SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20)
SUPPORT- Medicare for All (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) Attended meeting on Break Up Big Medicine Act (S. 3822), introduced by Senator Warren and Hawley. Meetings were with Senator Ron Wyden Meeting with Congressional Progressive Caucus staff on Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Meeting with Senator Fetterman staff on Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) "Meeting with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez staff to discuss Medicare for All Act (S. 1506 / H.R. 3069) " Coalition call with Senator Bernie Sander's team to discuss upcoming hearing on April 22 Secretary of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr on the FY27 Presidents HHS request Meeting with HELP Committee staff to discuss upcoming April 22 Committee hearing with Secretary of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr on the FY27 Presidents HHS request In response to hearing titled Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: Examining Policies to Increase Health Care Transparency, urged House Energy and Commerce Committee to markup H.R. 3069, Medicare for All Act. Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415)
Opposing Senate Budget Reconcilation package Opposing $1 trillion Pentagon budget Sent organizational letter to Senate Armed Services and Appropriations opposing the Trump administrations $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request OPPOSE Senate Budget Reconcilation package OPPOSE $1 trillion Pentagon budget "Oppose President Trumps request for a $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget and oppose any increase to the Pentagon budget for 2027." Support Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act (S. 3956/H.R.7767) Support Block the Bombs Act (H.R.3565) Oppose H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026. New version was introduced as H.R.7744.
SUPPORT - Lebanon War Powers Resolution SUPPORT - Iran War Powers Resolution OPPOSE NDAA Section 224, U.S.-Israel defense technology merger Organized press conference to advocate for ending the blockade on Cuba. Attended by Representatives Delia Ramirez, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal, and Jonathan Jackson Sent letter to U.S. Representatives supporting Rep. Tlaib's Lebanon War Powers Resolution Support H.R.3565, Block the Bombs Act Support Joint Resolutions of Disapproval to Block Weapons Transfer to Israel Support War Powers Resolutions to Stop Trumps Unconstitutional Wars in Iran, Venezuela, Lebanon, and Cuba Support Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (S.J.Res.136/ S.J.Res. 137/S.J.Res. 138) Attended press conference on ending the Cuba blockade hosted by Representative Delia Ramirez OPPOSE - NDAA and SAVE America Act
SUPPORT- S.J.Res. 182, a Congressional Review Act resolution to disapprove of the Trump administration's October 31, 2025 final rule on the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional Support S.J.Res. 182, a Congressional Review Act resolution to disapprove of the Trump administration's October 31, 2025 final rule that politicizes the bipartisan Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program Support S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution to disapprove of the Trump administration's May 1, 2026 final rule that overhauls the federal student loan system and makes it harder for new advanced practice nurses to enter the workforce Meeting with Senator Kaine staff on Congressional Review Act on student loan rule on professional degrees Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals
SUPPORT- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232 / H.R. 2531) SUPPORT- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (S. 1709 / H.R. 3415) SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261) SUPPORT - S.J.Res. 196, a Congressional Review Act resolution on the classification of nurse degrees as graduate, not professional SUPPORT-Richard L. Trumka Protecting The Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 852 / H.R. 20) OPPOSE- OSHA Deregulatory Actions Support Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) Support Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Asking Members of Congress to put out public statement supporting the nurses in their organizing efforts and calling for Rush to respect those efforts as well Asking Members of Congress to submit congressional inquiries on behalf of RNs who are experiencing delays in DACA renewal, and to ask Kaiser to extend unpaid administrative leave for the nurses. Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting with Representative Norcross to discuss HR 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act Attended Women of Labor Spring Fling on April 21 with Members of Congress and other women in labor unions Support S.1650/HR3261, The VA Employee Fairness Act Support S.1709/HR3415, Nursing Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Support S.851/H.R.2531, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Support HR 20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act Meeting with Senator Alsobrooks staff discussing ongoing labor negotiations at St. Agnes in Baltimore, MD Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on Antisemitism in Hospitals Coordinated IL Support for nurses winning a union election at Rush University Medical Center owned by Prime Healthcare in Chicago Meeting with Education and Workforce Committee, Minority staff to discuss upcoming hearing on temp workers in nursing. Prepared committee letter for the record for submission to the hearing. Call with Senator Duckworth and Senator Durbins team on support for nurses striking at St. Mary's hospital in Chicago Coordinated IL support for nurses striking in St. Mary's of Narazreth in Chicago Sent letter opposing nominations of James Macy for National Labor Relations Board Sent letter opposing nomination of Charlton Allen for Federal Labor Relations Authority
Attended Sen. Sanders AI and Labor Movement Press Conference with NNU President Jamie Brown on April 16, 2026, included advocacy of S.4214, Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act "Support the Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Data Center Moratorium Act" Support S.4214 Data Center Moratorium Act
Oppose H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026. New version was introduced as H.R.7744. Calling on Congress to introduce legislation to abolish ICE
Urged Congress to pass PAWA & VA Employee Fairness Act by participating in VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee Attended VA Worker Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Committee. Coordinated and prepped Irma Westmoreland, Chair of the NNU VA division to serve as a panelist and discussed H.R.2550, Protect America's Workforce Act and H.R.3261, VA Employee Fairness Act Meeting with Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Minority Staff to discuss upcoming veterans package, HR9237 - Take Care of America's Veterans Act Sent no vote recommendation on HR9237, Take Care of America's Veterans Act to U.S. House of Representative members SUPPORT- VA Employee Fairness Act (S. 1650 / H.R. 3261)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE