Congressional Recognition Honors AACN Wednesday, October 23, 2019 On October 21, during AACN's Congressional Reception on Capitol Hill, Representative Lauren Underwood (D-IL) announced that, days earlier, she had recognized the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), and the statement has been entered into the Congressional Record. Representative Underwood, a nurse herself, recognized AACN as the organization "celebrates 50 years of advancing excellence in baccalaureate and graduate nursing education, promoting nursing research, and improving the health of our nation." Read the full statement read by Congresswoman Lauren Underwood here. Categories: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Membership Announcements, Newsletter, Policy & Advocacy, Research & Data, Rounds with Leadership