ANA Political Action Committee Endorses Initial Round of Congressional Champions for 2020 Election Cycle
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SILVER SPRING, MD - Today the American Nurses Association Political Action Committee (ANA-PAC) announces its first round of endorsements for the 2020 election cycle on behalf of eight Members of Congress. Each election cycle, ANA-PAC endorses candidates and elected officials who display a commitment to advancing the nursing profession and advocating on health care issues that affect nurses and the public, both on Capitol Hill and in the districts that they represent.
These representatives consistently support and work to enact the policy priorities of ANA members and the country’s four million registered nurses. They include:
• Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-1)
• Rep. Katherine M. Clark (D-MA-5)
• Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL-13)
• Rep. Eliot L. Engel (D-NY-16)
• Rep. David P. Joyce (R-OH-14)
• Rep. Ann M. Kuster (D-NH-2)
• Rep. Lauren Underwood, RN, MPH (D-IL-14)
• Rep. Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM-2; candidate for Senate)
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The American Nurses Association (ANA) is the premier organization representing the interests of the nation's 4 million registered nurses. ANA advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting a safe and ethical work environment, bolstering the health and wellness of nurses, and advocating on health care issues that affect nurses and the public. ANA is at the forefront of improving the quality of health care for all. For more information, visit www.nursingworld.org.
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