Government Relations: Policy & Advocacy

The ONA Government Relations volunteers and staff advocate for the best working conditions for our members and the very best health care for our patients. Here you will find what actions they are working on and the most up-to-date information about the issues.

 


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ONA 2024 Endorsements

ONA’s Political Action Committees (PACs) have endorsed these pro-nursing candidates based on a variety of factors including, voting record, support for nurse issues and overall alignment with ONA values and priorities.

Click here to view the 2024 ONA Endorsements

 

 

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2024 ONA Legislative Report

Oregon’s 2024 legislative has concluded. We supported a variety of bills that partner organizations brought forward that did pass, and put most of our advocacy towards a bill pertaining to workplace violence that unfortunately did not. These bills are all discussed in this report and organized by subject matter areas that tie to ONA’s Health Policy Platform.

Click here to read the full 2024 ONA Legislative Report

 

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2023 ONA Legislative Report

Oregon’s 2023 legislative has concluded, and it was a success in that historic investments were made, and ONA's priority bill all passed! It was a session of ambition to tackle staffing issues. 

Click here to read the full 2023 ONA Legislative Report

 


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If you have questions or want to get involved, please contact government relations here.

 


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