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Legislation, Policy and Advocacy

AMCHP Current Press Releases

Current AMCHP statements and press releases can be accessed by clicking the links below.

Investment Needed to Reduce Maternal Mortality in the U.S. (5/20/08)
AMCHP Applauds Congressional Interest in Childhood Injury Prevention (5/01/08)
AMCHP Commends Congressional Action on Newborn Screening (4/08/08)

AMCHP Current Legislative Agenda

Just as you are a voice for the mothers, children and families you serve in your state, AMCHP is your voice in our nation’s capitol. Together, we can actively advocate for public policies that strengthen our public health system, expand health insurance coverage to mothers and children, and provide resources for states to better serve MCH populations, including children with special health care needs.

AMCHP's 2008 Legislative Agenda includes the following priorities:

Increase Title V MCH Block Grant Funding to $850 million
Support Newborn Screening Legislation
Support Universal Health Care Coverage and Access
Protect Medicaid Funding and Repeal Harmful DRA Provisions
Address Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities
Advocate for Full Funding of the Preventive Health Services Block Grant
Partner to Support Comprehensive Approaches to Chronic Disease, with emphasis on programs addressing the childhood obesity epidemic
Support Efforts to Promote Safe Communities and Prevent Childhood Injuries
Make Contraceptives More Affordable and Eliminate the Need for States to Seek Medicaid Family Planning Waivers

AMCHP's 2008 Legislative Agenda [pdf] - updated webpages coming soon!

For more information please contact AMCHP's Government and Public Policy Team: Brent Ewig, Joshua Brown or Michelle Alletto via email or at (202) 775-0436.

Last Updated: July 10, 2008

Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs

Legislation, Policy and Advocacy

AMCHP Current Press Releases

AMCHP Current Legislative Agenda