Goverment Affairs

Chair: Samuel Shaefer

Co-Chair: Craig Foster
Members: David Barnes, Pat Clutter, Kristin Dawson, Beth Decker, Sarah Dotson, Jessica Elliott, Elli McDaniel, Megan Miller, Mary Tuel-Gillam

2026 Committee Goals

  1. Write letters of support or opposition for 50% of the bills in the 2026 legislature determined to impact the practice of emergency nursing.
  2. Attend and participate in at least one legislative day in Jefferson City during the 2026 session
    • Meet with at least four legislators or staff
    • Testify during at least one hearing
  3. Participate in Day on the Hill in Washington D.C.
    • Send at least three committee members
    • Meet with at least three federal legislators
  4. Participate in 50% of scheduled calls with the national ENA Director of Govt Relations/Chief Govt Affairs Officer
  5. Recruit at least one new person interested in the GA committee before the end of the year
  6. Build relationships with other professional organizations with similar lobbying interests (Ex: MONA)

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