Legislative Affairs

Public Policy/Legislation Updates

What is this page? The Chapter Legislative Representative is responsible for providing our Delaware Valley/Philadelphia APIC chapter members with information that is provided via the APIC Public Policy committee’s activities, actions and position statements. This role is also responsible for providing information on APIC Action alerts, notices, recalls and mobilize chapter members to respond to issues.

APIC Public Policy Page

https://apic.org/state-legislation/

Contact Your Members of Congress

📉 Federal budget cuts are threatening infection prevention efforts at key agencies:
CDC, AHRQ, VA, FDA, and NIH

⚠️ HAI prevention grants are being withdrawn from some state & local health departments

📅 With the FY 2026 budget under review, your voice matters more than ever

📨 Act now:

· Send a pre-written letter to Congress

· Keep funding amounts & program names unchanged

· Personalize if you wish—but keep it short for certain offices

· 👥 Share this action with colleagues & friends—every voice counts!

Visit the Action Center:

https://www.votervoice.net/APICorg/home

Are You Interested in Engaging with State Legislators About Infection Prevention?
• As legislation and regulation around infection prevention increase, policymakers need expert guidance.
• We’re exploring the idea of organizing state-level “meet and greet” visits with legislators to introduce them to the profession, APIC, and our role in public health.
• Would you be interested in participating in one or more of the following?

•✅ I'd be interested in meeting with a state legislator (in-person or virtual)

•✅ I would like to receive guidance or talking points to help prepare

•✅ I can help organize or coordinate visits

•✅ I'm unsure, but I’d like to learn more

•❌ Not at this time

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