The Action Board is the vocal arm of the APHA, regarding important and late-breaking Congressional issues.  Members follow legislation and arrange, with APHA staff assistance, to send timely “alerts” to all APHA members, registered through the Association’s Alert system.  The Action Requests serve to inform members about the latest issues and to provide each with the opportunity to notify U.S. senators and representatives regarding pertinent public health concerns.  These advocacy efforts are critical to getting Congress to consider our issues

Some of the important topics addressed to date by Congress have included issues related to: immigration, mental health parity, DHHS budget, climate change and children’s environmental health. 

Please be on the alert for new notices and future updates that request member action.