capitol hill report: GET INVOLVED IN NEUROLOGY ADVOCACY
October 10, 2022
Latest Advocacy News
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The 2023 Neurology on the Hill application is now open! Join us in Washington, DC, March 5–7, to lay the groundwork for tomorrow’s successes. You don’t need a background in public policy, just passion for making a positive change! The application closes November 21.
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Building on the success of the 2022 Neurology on the Hill, we’re excited to announce H.R. 3173, Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act, has passed the House of Representatives. Continue this momentum and encourage your senator to pass this bill.
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The AAN recently welcomed Kelly McCone, MPA, Senior Congressional Affairs Manager, to its Washington, DC, office. Kelly will contribute to the AAN’s federal advocacy efforts, with a primary focus on congressional relations. Kelly joins the team with experience in federal affairs both on and off Capitol Hill.
Issue in Focus
The 2022 midterm elections are right around the corner! On Tuesday, November 8, we’ll head to the polls and choose, among other offices, who will represent us in the United States House and Senate. Between redistricting and retirements, this election will have a huge impact on neurology in the next few years. That’s why, regardless of your party affiliation, it’s so important that you remember to vote!
As you know, it’s not always as simple as walking in the polling place and voting. Are you registered at the correct address? Do you need any identifying information in your state? Can you vote early or absentee? These laws differ state by state, but you can find all the information you need at the National Association of Secretaries of State “Can I Vote” website.
BrainPAC, the Academy’s political action committee, is another important way AAN members can be involved in the upcoming midterm elections. It supports candidates for Congress who support you and your patients—helping to ensure that the champions of neurology stay in the House and Senate. Learn how you can get involved in BrainPAC.