Pediatric Policy Council
Since 1984, the Pediatric Policy Council (PPC) has served as a unified voice for academic pediatrics on Capitol Hill. It represents the collaborative advocacy efforts of four leading organizations: SPR, the American Pediatric Society (APS), the Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs (AMSPDC), and the Academic Pediatric Association (APA).
The PPC convenes bi-monthly and annually hosts a dedicated pediatric policy scholarly session at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting, highlighting current legislative and policy issues impacting child health and academic pediatrics.
PPC Capitol Connection
Action Alert News
ACTION ALERT: Tell Your Senators to Support AHRQ and Restore Health Services Research Funding 8-5-2027
Action Alert: Tell Your Representatives to Oppose the Farm Bill and Restore SNAP - 5.4.2026
Action Alert on the Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program 4.2026
Action Alert on the Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program FY27 - 3.2026
OFFICIAL COMMENT
APS Comment Letter on Proposed OMB Rule
The American Pediatric Society (APS) has submitted comments to the Office of Management and Budget regarding proposed rule OMB-2026-0034-001. In its letter, APS raises concerns about provisions that could undermine scientific discovery, weaken the peer-review process, and limit research that advances child health. APS urges reconsideration of the proposed changes, emphasizing their potential impact on the nation’s research enterprise and the health of children and families.
Evergreen Resources
Want to get involved in advocacy, but not sure how? Here are some resources to get you started.
- Overview and Critical Context
- Amplify your Advocacy Messages in the Media
- Conduct an Advocacy Visit: Step-by-Step Approach
- Schedule an Advocacy Visit
- Keep Medicaid Strong for Children
- Increase Federal Research Funding to Foster Key Advances in Child Health
- Strengthen the Pediatric Workforce to Ensure Children Get the Care They Need
- Capitol Hill Visit Feedback Form