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May 16, 2024 • Emergency Nurses Association ENA federal news Government Relations Legislation pediatric emergency care
House Passes Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act
The House of Representatives, in a bipartisan vote, approved the ENA-supported Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act (H.R. 6960/S. 3765) on Wednesday. The EMSC Reauthorization Act, introduced by Rep. Earl “Buddy” Carter, R-GA, is an ENA priority this year because of its importance as the only federal program dedicated to improving emergency care for children. Each year, 30 million children and adolescents visit emergency departments in the United States.
December 11, 2023 • Government Relations Legislation
ENA-backed Legislation Focuses on Mental Health Treatment in EDs
Improved access to mental health care and reducing ED boarding are ENA priorities
December 11, 2023 • Day on the Hill Legislation
Workplace Violence, Mental Health Care Featured During ENA Capitol Hill Event
ENA, ACEP members tell of their first-hand experiences and how new legislation can help
April 25, 2023 • Government Relations Legislation
Legislation Aimed at Protecting Health Care Workers Introduced in Congress
Preventing workplace violence has been a long-standing priority of ENA
December 24, 2022 • Legislation
Key Provisions for Suicide Prevention in Omnibus Bill
Provisions emphasize screening in the ED and suicide resources.
March 19, 2022 • Advocacy Emergency Nurses Association Healthy Work Environment Legislation
President Signs ENA-Supported Dr. Lorna Breen Act into Law
ENA calls signing of Dr. Lorna Breen Act a victory for mental health and well-being of emergency nurses.
November 12, 2021 • Advocacy Emergency Nurses Association Legislation
ENA President’s Statement to House Subcommittee in Support of Dr. Lorna Breen Act
ENA President Ron Kraus expressed the association's support for the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Act in a written statement to a House subcommittee on health.
February 27, 2021 • Government Relations Legislation Suicide
ENA-Supported Suicide Screening Legislation Reintroduced in Senate, House
Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act aims to improve suicide risk protocols.
February 23, 2021 • Emergency Nurses Association Government Relations Legislation Workplace Violence
ENA Expresses Support for ‘Important and Timely’ Workplace Violence Legislation
ENA announced its support for the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act of 2021 and its goal of protecting the safety of emergency nurses and other health care providers.
November 21, 2019 • Government Relations Legislation No Silence on ED Violence Workplace Violence
ENA-Supported Workplace Violence Bill Passed by House of Representatives
The Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Services Act of 2019, ENA priority legislation, was passed Thursday by the House of Representatives.
October 29, 2019 • Government Relations Legislation Suicide
ENA Applauds Introduction of ED Suicide Screening Legislation in Congress
The Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act would create a grant program within the Department of Health and Human Services that is focused on assisting EDs develop ways to better identify, assess and treat patients with signs of suicidality.
July 26, 2017 • Legislation News
Emergency Nurses Association Opposes Senate Legislation to Repeal ACA Without Significant Improvements
The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) today issued the following statement in opposition to the passage of any bill in the Senate that would overhaul the Affordable Care Act without protecting emergency health care services and access to care for those who suffer from a mental illness or substance use disorder:
May 24, 2017 • Legislation News
Emergency Nurses, Emergency Medical Service Providers and Children’s Advocates Oppose Proposal to Eliminate Emergency Medical Services for Children Program
The following organizations join the statement below, opposing President Donald Trump’s proposal to eliminate funding for the EMSC program in his fiscal year (FY) 2018 budget: the American Ambulance Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Emergency Physicians, Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs, Children’s Health Fund, Emergency Nurses Association, National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, National Association of State EMS Officials, National Center for Disaster Preparedness at the Earth Institute, National EMS Management Association and Save the Children.
