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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 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.
E-mail
us: Washington Office
American Academy of Pediatrics
Department of Federal Affairs
601 13th Street, NW
Suite 400 North
Washington, DC 20005
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