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Grassroots Advocacy
Advocacy Training
Grassroots action by ACNM members makes a critical difference to our public policy efforts. Your involvement matters!
The Advocacy and Government Affairs department is committed to helping affiliates achieve their advocacy goals. Examples of support that we can provide include but are not limited to:
- Writing letters of support or opposition in response to proposed legislation and regulation
- Communicating national policy on issues
- Developing talking points
- Compiling aggregate data to demonstrate trends
ACNM Contacts
Take Action Now
- ACNM's Grassroots Action Center allows association members to quickly and easily contact their legislators regarding pending legislation that is of importance to midwifery. Everything you need to get it done is provided.
Currently Supported Federal Legislation (116th Session of Congress)
- The Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services (H.R. 3849)
- The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (H.R. 6142/S. 3424)
- The Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2019 (H.R. 4995)
- The Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services Act (H.R. 4996)
- The Birth Access Benefiting Improved Essential Facility Services Act (H.R. 5189)
Sign-On Advocacy Letters
News & Releases
- CURES 2.0 Maternity Care Letter
- ACNM Joins SCOTUS Amicus Brief on Abortion
- Talking Points for 2019 ACNM Hill Day
- ACNM 2019 Policy Agenda
- Tips for a Successful Day on Capitol Hill
- ACNM 2019 Capitol Hill Day FAQs
- MOMMA Act Fact Sheet (H.R. 1897/S. 916)
- Removing Barriers to Midwifery Care: Hospital Privileges
- Removing Barriers to Midwifery Care: Federal Funding for Midwifery Education Programs
- Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act Fact Sheet (H.R. 728/S. 1399)
- Issue Briefs for 2019 Hill Day
- CMS Strong Start Findings Issue Brief
- ACNM Justification Statement for Increased Federal Funding for Midwifery Education Programs
- Map of Capitol Hill
- Where to Eat on Capitol Hill
- CNM State Practice Environment
- Maternity Care Workforce Talking Points
- Essential Facts About Midwives
- Definition of Midwifery and Scope of Practice of CNMs and CMs
- ACNM and ACOG Statement of Joint Practice Relations
- CNM and MAT Background and Issue Brief
- Fast Facts and Talking Points on Medication Assisted Treatment - September 2018
- ACNM Issues Comments in Response to Proposed Title X Changes - July 2018
- ACNM Joins Stakeholders on Letter of Support for PREEMIE Act
- ACNM Joint Statement on Passage of H.R. 6
- Green Journal Article on Opioid Use Disorder and Midwifery Practice - March 2018
- Women's Health Coalition Issues Statement in Opposition to Domestic Gag Rule
- Maternal Health Stakeholders Submit MMRC FY 19 Appropriations Request
- ACOG Letter of Support for CNM MAT Prescribing - May 2018
- ACNM Issue Brief on CNM Rx Authority for MAT - May 2018
- ACNM Submits Comments on Rhode Island Birth Center Regulations
- ACNM Opposition Letter to Florida Advanced Birth Center Bill
- Updated CNM CM CPM Comparison Chart October 2017
- ACNM Supports Licensure of CMs in Washington D.C.
- ACNM Submits Comments to DC City Council on APRN Statute
- APRN Workgroup Letter to W&M
- Preventing Maternal Deaths Act Issue Brief
- ACNM Comments to W&M Committee on Burdensome Medicare Regulations
- ACNM Signs On to Civil Society Recommendations for Review of Mexico City Policy
- ACNM Comments to PTAC In Support of Bundled Payment for Independent Midwife-Led Birth Center Practices
- ACNM Signals Support for Child Protection and Family Support Act of 2017
- ACNM Lends Support For Preventing Maternal Deaths Act
- Women's Health Coalition Urges Senate to Reject AHCA Provision
- ACNM Responds to Draft IFR: Coverage of Certain Preventative Services
- ACNM Opposes MacArthur Amendment
- ACNM Urges Senate to Prioritize the Healthcare of
Women
- Senators Circulate Dear Colleague in Support of S. 783
Training
- The Georgetown University midwifery education program faculty and students talk about advocating on Capitol Hill on the International Day of the Midwife. Students from around the country met with their legislators in Washington D.C. to discuss federal health care policy initiatives that are important to the midwifery profession and the women and babies we serve. Later the same afternoon, they presented during the Virtual Day of the Midwife Student Cafe regarding their experiences.
- How to Schedule Visits on Capitol Hill
- Kathryn Kravetz Carr (former GAC Chair) Youtube video on making a call to a legislator.
Tools
- On this page, you can access a variety of topic specific resources to help you advocate on issues of importance to ACNM. (Members Only)
- Use this form to report back to ACNM on what occurred when you met with your legislator.
Archives
- It's the Little Things - Cassie Moore, ACNM Writer and Editor
- Let's Get Political - Emily Hoger, SNM
- Every Month is Advocacy Month - by Kathryn Kravetz Carr, CNM; Brielle Stoyke, CNM; and Jeni Poell, CNM
- Building Relationships: My First ACNM Lobby Day, Blog post April 6, 2011- Jenifer Poell, CNM, WHNP-BC, VIce-Chair, ACNM Government Affairs Committee
- MOMS 21 Blog Post August 9, 2010 - Kathryn Kravetz Carr, CNM, Chair, ACNM Government Affairs Committee
- MOMS 21 Blog Post July 27, 2010 - Kathryn Kravetz Carr, CNM, Chair, ACNM Government Affairs Committee
- MOMS 21 Blog Post July 19, 2010 - Heather Bradford, CNM, Ex-Officio, Government Affairs Committee, Chair, Midwives-PAC