AAPA represents the PA profession in Washington, D.C. and works with state PA associations on laws and regulations affecting PA practice.

Federal Affairs

Learn more about AAPA’s national advocacy work:

• Legislative Fact Sheets 
• Contribute to AAPA’s Political Action Committee, supporting candidates who are committed to the principles of the PA profession.

State Affairs

Learn more about AAPA’s state level advocacy work:

• Six Key Elements of a Modern PA Practice Act 
• Guidelines for State Regulation of Physician Assistants  
• PAs for Puerto Rico 
• State Advocacy Resource Library   

 Learn more about state-specific policies affecting PA practice:

• State Laws and Regulations 
• State and Territorial Regulatory Authorities 
• Licensing/Beginning Practice 
• PA Scope of Practice
• PA Prescriptive Authority
• Supervision 

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Advocacy Resources

• Visit the Legislative Action Center, where you can communicate directly with federal and state legislators.
• Participate in the Grassroots Advocacy and Information Network, a nationwide network of PA advocates.
• Host a congressional visit or attend a town hall meeting.
• Articles and videos on increasing advocacy effectiveness.
• Connect with Congress @ home: meet with your legislators in the district.
• View a snapshot of PA practice in your state.

Physician Assistant Workforce Policy

Joint AAPA and PAEA Physician Assistant Workforce Task Force Executive Summary and Final Report [PDF]