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July 21
APA responds to a request for recommendations on a follow-up to the 21st Century Cures Act. In its letter, APA highlights several advocacy priorities on an array of topics, including telehealth, parity, and the psychology workforce.
Commenting on establishment of new ARPA entity in NIH
July 21
APA submitted comments to the congressional offices drafting the authorization for ARPA-H (Advanced Research Projects Agency-Health).
APA priorities on track to receive increased federal funding
July 21
Behavioral science cited as a congressional priority in the House FY 2022 appropriations bill.
Bringing psychological science forward to end corporal punishment in schools
July 13
APA cosponsored a congressional briefing in support of legislation that would put a federal ban on corporal punishment in school-based settings.
Maintaining flexible length of study for international students
July 13
APA advocacy helps ensure that proposed changes to international student visas are retracted.
Engaging policymakers on integrated care
July 13
APA emphasizes the importance of integrated care by facilitating discussions between psychologists and policymakers.
Partnering with House caucus on psychological science and the Future of Work
July 9
Industrial and organizational (I/O) psychologists held bipartisan briefings with the Congressional Future of Work Caucus. The caucus will prioritize several issues that align with the expertise of APA members in the 117th Congress.
July 9
APA joined leaders from the Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation & Gender Diversity (Div. 44) to discuss support for LGBTQ+ student at religious colleges and universities.
Supporting bipartisan legislation to improve access to crisis care services
July 9
The Crisis Care Enhancement Act is a response to the ongoing substance use and suicide epidemics that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Using psychological science to advance equity in government-wide programs
July 9
APA identifies mental health and well-being concerns that all federal agencies should consider and shares evidence-based recommendations with White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) steps.
Tips for maximizing your advocacy
Your grassroots voice is an essential part of our efforts to advocate for psychology and psychologists on Capitol Hill. View these videos to help maximize your advocacy on federal policy.
4 Steps for Effectively Emailing Your Member of Congress
In less than five minutes, you can join thousands of other psychologists around the country in influencing policy. These four steps will help you maximize the impact of your advocacy emails.
Seven Terms That Help Explain the Congressional Policymaking Process
Knowing a few key terms will help you understand how Congress works, and help you be a better advocate for issues and legislation that impact psychology.
Federal Advocacy for Psychology: The Basics
This one-hour Advocacy 101 session prepares participants to advocate effectively for psychology on federal policies affecting the profession and its clients, and the importance of becoming an advocate. Attendees learn how best to get involved on issues of concern to the psychology community and effective tips for communicating with policymakers.
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