Advocacy
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Your voice matters in the fight to advance psychology to benefit society and improve lives. Join forces with us to maximize our impact on issues that affect psychologists, psychology and society at large.
February 24, 2021
The RISE Act would provide $25 billion to federal science agencies, including $10 billion for the National Institutes of Health.
Advancing behavioral science in the COVID response
February 24, 2021
APA meets with key behavioral science members of the CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Team.
Collaborating with HRSA to meet mental health needs
February 24, 2021
APA chief officers and directors met with leaders from the Health Resources and Services Administration to discuss health care.
February 24, 2021
New Rural Health Action Alliance calls for expanded telehealth, increased workforce funding, and improved access to COVID-19 treatments and vaccines for rural populations.
Supporting efforts to address learning loss and ensure positive school environments
February 17, 2021
APA supports legislation to mitigate education and learning loss in all students, as schools work to address the impacts of COVID-19.
February 10, 2021
APA joined Swords to Plowshares, the Harvard Veterans Legal Clinic, and others in sending a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough urging his department to review the discharges of and provide care to veterans with other-than-honorable discharges, many of whom have mental health conditions.
February 10, 2021
APA submitted comments to VA in support of psychologists’ and psychology trainees’ ability to practice across state lines within the VA system. APA’s comments also urged VA to allow prescribing psychologists to practice within the VA system.
Empowering members to advocate for issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community
February 10, 2021
APA staff and Div. 44 (Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity) leadership collaborate on webinar to prepare Div. 44 members to engage in advocacy around state legislation affecting the LGBTQ+ community.
Urging fast action on COVID-19 priorities in the 117th Congress
February 10, 2021
APA submits testimony focused on equity, vaccines, testing, and contact tracing.
Urging Congress to extend Medicare sequester moratorium
February 10, 2021
APA calls for Medicare sequester moratorium through the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
APA endorses critical bill to fight maternal health disparities
February 10, 2021
APA has endorsed the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021, which seeks to eliminate racial disparities in maternal health outcomes and increase access to mental health care for pregnant women and new moms.
February 10, 2021
APA and 54 organizations request $10 million in funding from Congress to collect the critical school data needed to reopen schools as called for in Biden administration executive order.
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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