What Happened?
National Nurses United (NNU) has reported lobbying Congress on Medicare and Medicaid, among other issues, and its disclosure lists support for the Medicare for All Act. NNU filed an amendment to its Second Quarter 2026 lobbying disclosure, signed Oct. 2, reporting $110,000 in spending to influence federal policy.
The union lobbies entirely with its own staff. Its four most recent quarterly filings show spending of $110,000, $130,000, $1,002,374, and $110,000, with the First Quarter 2026 figure running roughly eight to nine times higher than the others.
Why Does it Matter to Me?
The policies NNU is pushing or fighting touch hospital patients, nurses, and anyone enrolled in Medicaid or carrying federal student loans.
On workplace safety, National Nurses United supports the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1232/H.R. 2531). WBUR reported in March 2026 that health workers were seeking legislative changes amid rising on-the-job violence.
On immigration, the disclosure describes National Nurses United (NNU) asking members of Congress to submit inquiries for registered nurses facing delays in renewing their status under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
NNU also supports a Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving a Trump administration final rule on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which the Department of Education said would take effect July 1.
Both Sides, Now
National Nurses United (NNU) supports Medicare for All and opposes the Senate budget reconciliation package. Supporters argue a single-payer system would cut administrative costs and expand coverage. Opponents contend it would eliminate private insurance and require large tax increases.
KFF's analysis using Congressional Budget Office estimates found the enacted reconciliation bill would reduce federal Medicaid spending by an estimated $911 billion over 10 years. Supporters of the package argue it reduces federal deficits and returns spending decisions to states.
President Donald Trump's administration issued a final rule on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program on Oct. 31, 2025, and National Nurses United (NNU) supports a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution disapproving it.
What Happens Next?
National Nurses United's lobbying filing lists support for the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R. 2531). The Department of Education said the PSLF rule would take effect July 1. NNU's amended disclosure added two lobbyists, Kiara Davis and Sedef Berk, who were not listed in the original second-quarter filing.
Will Congress act on nurses' priorities before the PSLF deadline hits?
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