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Videos and Articles about Advocacy (courtesy of the AAPA):
How does a bill become a law?
- Click here for an overview of the Legislative Process
Why is advocacy important?
- Kristin Butterfield, Director of Grassroots Advocacy for the AAPA, talks about why advocacy matters in her article in PA Professional
- Kristin Butterfield, MA, talks about why advocacy is for everyone in her article in PA Professional
- Congressman Steve Stivers (OH) talks about the importance of developing relationships with your Members of Congress: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzdLebmiVmg
What can you communicate effectively with your Member of Congress?
- Kristin Butterfield talks about the importance of in-person meetings with Members of Congress and their staff in her article in PA Professional
- Strategies for Influencing Undecided Lawmakers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-S3TXaNktE
- What Congress is Looking for in Constituent Communications: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG0b6biLh0Y
What is the Grassroots Advocacy and Information Network (GAIN)?
- GAIN is a nationwide network of PAs who seek to build relationships with their Members of Congress and staff and advocate for patients and the PA profession.