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Empowering community advocates.
ADVOCACY FLY-IN &
CONGRESSIONAL RECEPTION

Community members from around the country were brought together in OUR IMPACT:
the nation’s capital to make their policy needs and priorities known on
Capitol Hill. Meetings with members of Congress were scheduled throughout 150 Congressional
the day in which community members engaged in spirited dialogue about their Reception
unique needs. Our advocates helped personalize, and most importantly offer a attendees
human face to, the conversations regarding health care legislation.
The hard work of community members culminated at the Congressional Re- 123
ception where they had the opportunity to mingle with Congressional staff and
continue to share their stories. Two members of Congress who championed Letters and tweets sent in
patient issues were honored with our Champion Award. support of the Access to
Marketplace Insurance Act
We Advocated For:
3rd Party Payers 18 Meetings with
Allowing nonprofits to make payments on behalf of patients by offering members of Congress
premium assistance.
Patients’ Access to Treatment Act
Prohibiting insurance companies from charging more for life-saving drugs.
Executive Agencies
Funding for executive agencies that interact with our community.

We Honored:
Senator Tammy Baldwin, Wisconsin
Representative Kevin Cramer, North Dakota

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