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Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas is the first nurse to be elected to the U.S. congress. She is an accomplished nurse, administrator, and legislator covering 23 years in Congress and 60 years as a nurse. In 1955 she completed her nursing program from St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana. She holds the BS degree in nursing from Texas Christian University, and in 1976, she was awarded the MPA degree from Southern Methodist University.

Throughout her tenure in Congress, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson has been a strong proponent of improving our nation’s health care system and increasing health insurance coverage to include every American. Johnson casted her vote in favor of the Affordable Care Act, President Obama’s historic health care reform measure, providing high quality, affordable health care for 6 million uninsured Texans.

A member of the Congressional Diabetes and Mental Health Caucuses, Congresswoman Johnson has taken a leadership role on many health care issues during her time in office. As a former psychiatric nurse, Congresswoman Johnson has a broad and deep knowledge of health care issues, especially mental illness. Congresswoman Johnson has great concerns that the mental health needs in our country are being unmet and has recently introduced legislation which addresses these concerns.

As a steadfast advocate for the elderly, Congresswoman Johnson has worked to improve the Medicare program so our senior citizens can get the medical attention they deserve. Congresswoman Johnson believes that Medicare is a vital component in improving the quality of life for elderly Americans across all walks of life. She has continuously fought to support the program, despite attempts to subvert it, and remains committed to protecting and preserving Medicare for this and future generations.

A member of the Congressional Biomedical Research Caucus, Congresswoman Johnson has been an outspoken advocate in the House for increasing Federal funding of medical research with a focus on breast cancer, Parkinson’s disease, cancer screening, and stem cell research. She is proud of the fact that the research budget of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has more than doubled during her tenure in Congress strengthening NIH’s efforts to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce the burdens of illness and disability.

Her name is attached to several pieces of legislation and 28% of bills she sponsors are related to health. Most recently she introduced the National Nurse Act of 2017. The national nurse act would designate the Chief Nurse Officer position of the U.S. Public Health Service as “The National Nurse for Public Health.” She describes the importance of the bill as a common-sense, cost-effective way to improve the health and wellness of all Americans. Establishing a National Nurse, who would work alongside the Surgeon General, would help advocate for nurses and in turn advance healthcare for the many Americans who see nurses every day. The National Nurse could focus on the important issues of health promotion, improving health literacy, and decreasing health disparities. Nurses play a critical role in the prevention and management of our nation’s deadliest conditions like diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and opioid addiction. It is her firm belief that establishing a National Nurse for Public Health in America would save so many lives.

Key Responsibilities of the National Nurse:
Collaborate with the Office of the Surgeon General to identify and address national health priorities. Serve as a visible national spokesperson for engaging nurses in leadership, policy, and prevention efforts. Encourage health professionals to work with community programs to improve health. Increase public safety and emergency preparedness. Prepare and submit biennial report to Congress on nurses serving in the U.S. Public Health Service