Federal Advocacy
ASHA's Federal and Political Affairs Team advocates on legislative and regulatory issues related to the professions at the federal level. Legislative issues focus on introducing a bill into law while regulatory issues focus on the regulations related to a law.
Legislative Issues
Learn about the legislative issues that ASHA is advocating for with members of Congress.
Federal Regulatory Issues
- Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI)
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Public Policy Agenda
ASHA-PAC
ASHA-PAC provides financial support to candidate committees for the U.S. House and Senate that recognize the importance of speech-language pathology and audiology services.
Take Action!
Take Action! Voice support for legislative efforts on behalf of the professions.
Grassroots Advocacy
ASHA's grassroots advocacy program focuses on ASHA member advocacy. Visiting and writing your elected representatives on a regular basis is the best way to keep them informed about the issues that are important to you!
