AAP Department of Federal Affairs

The Department of Federal Affairs has been the Academy's link to federal legislative activities in Washington, DC, for more than 30 years. Pediatricians with the drive to make a difference in child and adolescent health through Congress and/or federal agencies are given the information and tools necessary to become effective child advocates, from offering testimony to meeting with a representative or senator. Access to health care for all children, immunizations, children with disabilities, injury prevention, and Medicaid are only a few of the topics on the AAP agenda. AAP members interested in joining the action may want to attend the Academy's Annual Legislative Conference. In addition to child advocacy activities, the department acts as a representative for the pediatrician. Federal legislation and regulations involving the education of new physicians, the ethics of medical practice, biomedical research, and clinical laboratory testing all fall within the boundaries of the department.

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