Lois Capps: “Dear Representative: On behalf of the American Nurses Association (ANA), I urge you to oppose the Smallpox Emergency…”

“Dear Representative: On behalf of the American Nurses Association (ANA), I urge you to oppose the Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection Act (H.R. 1463). This bill does not provide adequate education, prescreening, surveillance, and compensation--therefore it will not result in an increase in the number of nurses volunteering for vaccinations. As this bill will be considered under the suspension of the rules, you will be denied the opportunity to vote in favor of the Capps/Waxman substitute that ANA supports. The ANA is the only full-service association representing the nation's RNs through our 54 state and territorial constituent member organizations. Our members are well represented in the Administration's plan to vaccinate 10.5 million health care workers and first responders. ANA supports efforts to ensure that our nation is prepared for a possible terrorist attack.”