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[A teacher assisting a student with work in a classroom+] Research funding
Supporting increased funding for the Institute of Education Sciences
APA Services joins coalition partners in advocating for at least $900 million in funding for the Institute in Education Sciences in fiscal year 2025
[Kylie Dotson-Blake, PhD; Sherry Molock, PhD; Stefanie Reeves, FASAE, CAE; Liz Stokes, PhD, JD, RN; and Michele Reid, MD+] Health equity and access
Educating Congress on the value of the Minority Fellowship Program
APA Services hosted a Hill briefing with Congresswoman Nanette Barrag?n to highlight the importance of funding for the Minority Fellowship Program
[Woman standing in a barn with cows+] Health equity and access
Advocating for key rural mental health program
APA joins rural health advocacy community in calling for funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network Program
[A doctor and patient smiling at each other+] Research funding
Joining coalition partners to support health research funding
APA Services joins the health services and primary care research communities in a letter to Congress supporting increased funding for the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality
[A group of students walking down the street+] Education
Welcoming enhanced protections from sexual misconduct in educational settings
New Title IX regulations improve handling of sexual misconduct claims at educational institutions and extend protections to LGBTQ+ students
[An older man sitting on a couch with a laptop+] Health in older adulthood
Advocating for policies to support older Americans
APA Services submitted recommendations in response to a request for information from the Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee on the Older Americans Act reauthorization
[A female patient discussing with a psychologist during a therapy session+] Health equity and access
Advocating for psychological science in women’s health research
President Biden called on Congress to make a bold investment of $12 billion in new funding for women’s health research
[Two psychologists on a video call+] Telehealth
Collaborating with state psychology associations on advocacy training
APA Services and the Missouri Psychological Association held a joint telehealth-focused advocacy training
[U.S. Capitol Building+] Telehealth
Educating members of Congress on the importance of telehealth access
APA Services informs House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on telehealth legislation
[Jim Diaz-Granados, PhD, speaking at a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol Building for the introduction of the ACCESS in Mental Health Act (H.R. 7924)+] Psychology workforce development
APA Services-drafted mental health workforce diversity legislation introduced
The ACCESS in Mental Health Act (H.R. 7924) will reduce mental and behavioral health care provider shortages by increasing access to graduate degrees in mental health fields, including psychology, at all types of minority-serving institutions
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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.
Advocacy resources
Congressional champions
The APA Services Congressional Champion Award is given to Members of Congress who have prominently championed the goals of the discipline and profession of psychology.
Stay informed on important issues impacting psychology on Capitol Hill
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