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Tools to help you take action and make sure your voice is heard on Capitol Hill.

AGA Advocacy Day

We are hosting our virtual fall AGA Advocacy Day on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. Connect with your federal lawmakers and their staff during this event to ensure our voice is heard on Capitol Hill.

AGA Advocacy Action Center

Use the tools in this action center to connect directly to your elected officials. Edit pre-formatted emails or social media posts to get your message directly to the legislators making the decisions.

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AGA Advocacy Day

Our members made Advocacy Day on Sept. 26, 2024, a huge success! More than 100 members and patient advocates from 28 total states met with members of Congress and their staff to educate them about policies affecting GI patient care such as prior authorization, step therapy, federal research funding and Medicare reimbursement.

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In-district meeting sign up form

Policy Communication and Op-ed Writing

AGA PAC

The mission of AGA PAC is to give gastroenterologists a greater presence on Capitol Hill and a more effective voice in policy discussions that affect the science and practice of gastroenterology.

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Advocate's Guide to U.S. Government Procedures

Advocating for Our Profession

AGAU advocacy resources

Resources and guides covering how to advocate are available to all AGA members in AGA University.

Gain a deeper understanding of the importance of physician involvement in local advocacy.

Join the fight for the future of GI

AGA PAC is dedicated to increasing our members’ presence on Capitol Hill and supporting congressional candidates who protect the needs of GI patients and health care professionals.

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