Advocacy Activities

Advocacy Activities: As members of the public health community and constituents, your involvement in the policy formation process is very important. Learn about current public health legislation and APHA’s position on various issues: 

• Health Reform Resources: summaries of the new law provisions and implementation timelines
• Legislative Updates: a monthly report of important federal legislative activity and notable state legislative activity
• APHA and Coalition Letters sent to policy makers advocating for or against public health legislation and regulations
• APHA Testimony, Comment and Briefs
• APHA's 2010 Annual Congressional Vote Record 
• APHA Action Board: roster, activities and meeting minutes

Take Action! By sustaining a vocal and noticeable presence throughout the policy-making process, public health professionals can ensure that vital public health programs and services are protected and supported - both fiscally and politically. Get involved and help chart the direction of policy. 

Annual Meeting Capitol Hill Visit Information: APHA's Annual Meeting is in Washington, DC this year and we encourage all members to schedule a meeting with their members of Congress to discuss the importance of public health! We have prepared sample email meeting requests, materials to bring to your meeting, Frequently Asked Questions, and more!

PHACT Campaign: APHA's summer campaign to mobilize its members, affiliates, and other advocates to educate their members of Congress on important public health issues that build healthy communities.

Coalitions: APHA coordinates two coalitions that advocate for fully funding public health programs and services at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

• CDC Coalition
• Friends of HRSA
• Other key coalitions APHA participates in