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Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues (LEPI)

MM202 - Advocacy Update: 119th Congress and the New Administration

Thursday, March 27, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM CST
Location: Rooms 217-219
Earn 0.05 CEUs
Instructional Level: Fundamental

    Lead Presenter(s)

  • JZ

    Joanne Zurcher

    Vice President of Government Relations and Policy
    American Academy of Audiology

    Disclosure(s): No financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

    • Presenter(s)

  • Tina M. Stern, AuD

    Assistant Professor, Division of Audiology
    University of Miami Ear Institute

    Disclosure(s): No financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Abstract:
This session offers an engaging, comprehensive guide to what is happening legislatively in Washington, DC and across the country. We'll identify new key legislative and agency players to target for support. Participants will leave equipped with actionable strategies for influencing policy and communicating effectively with decision-makers. Join us to gain an inside baseball view of the very latest legislative happenings from experienced DC insiders and learn how you can support the audiology community on a grassroots and national scale.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand where the 119th Congress legislation stands and what opportunities to expect from the New Administration
  • Effectively communicate advocacy messages on current legislative requests and where grassroots can be helpful in obtaining our legislative goals.
  • Utilize Academy tools and resources for keeping up to date with policy developments and organizing advocacy efforts.