The Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) team advocates for ACA members and the counseling profession on a range of issues, including Medicare reimbursement, portability, and school counseling funding.
Adding your voice makes our message stronger. Join us by contacting your representatives on issues that matter to you using our Action Center resources.
We encourage you to email us with questions or comments at advocacy@counseling.org.
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Published on: Mar 08, 2021
Appointees will provide leadership to the VA by advising the Secretary and Congress on issues relating to Veterans health care, benefits and service to minority Veterans. This committee is also responsible for meeting directly with Veterans and officials within the VA to address these concerns.
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Published on: Feb 23, 2021
The House Energy and Commerce Committee's legislative recommendations for budget reconciliation includes mental health provisions that may be of importance to the counseling community.
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Published on: Feb 09, 2021
The package includes nine bills that will address the racial health inequities exacerbated by the pandemic and targets relief for vulnerable and underserved communities.
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Published on: Jan 29, 2021
This legislation would save nearly 4 million education jobs, spur economic growth in the midst of an economic crisis and help mitigate the impacts of students’ learning loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Published on: Jan 15, 2021
Behavioral Health is included in the proposal for the next iteration of COVID-19 relief.
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