State Legislation

Advocacy Is Local

State legislatures can often meet needs in a way that Congress cannot, making grassroots advocacy even more essential. The College monitors all 50 states to not only defend against unwelcome legislation, but also to proactively identify issues and develop strategies that ACS Chapters can use to make the best use of their resources.

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State Legislatures Help Advance Policies Favoring Surgical Patients

December 6, 2023

Learn about state-level policy wins in 2023, including funding for trauma systems, STOP THE BLEED initiatives, prior authorization, and more.

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State Advocacy Resources

Toolkits and Guides

Our resources will help you learn about the many facets of grassroots advocacy and navigate the plethora of web-based information on state-related issues.

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State Legislation Tracker

This interactive tool breaks down every individual piece of legislation we’re tracking by state, helping you stay informed about the issues that affect you locally and how/when we need your help.

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