NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

Social workers in school settings student loan debt relief, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program social work workforce and social worker shortages Climate Resilience Connecting Our Medical Providers w/ Links to Expand Tailored and Effective Care Improving Access to Mental Health Act Telemental Healthcare Integrating Social Workers Across Healthcare Settings Act Issues surrounding extension of CMS waivers beyond the public health emergency Issues surrounding 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Issues surrounding facilitating care across state lines Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs and Extenders Act Gaps in substance use disorder services.

EDU · Education

Social workers in school settings student loan debt relief, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program social work workforce and social worker shortages Climate Resilience Connecting Our Medical Providers w/ Links to Expand Tailored and Effective Care Improving Access to Mental Health Act Telemental Healthcare Integrating Social Workers Across Healthcare Settings Act Issues surrounding extension of CMS waivers beyond the public health emergency Issues surrounding 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Issues surrounding facilitating care across state lines Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs and Extenders Act Gaps in substance use disorder services.

HCR · Health Issues

Social workers in school settings student loan debt relief, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program social work workforce and social worker shortages Climate Resilience Connecting Our Medical Providers w/ Links to Expand Tailored and Effective Care Improving Access to Mental Health Act Telemental Healthcare Integrating Social Workers Across Healthcare Settings Act Issues surrounding extension of CMS waivers beyond the public health emergency Issues surrounding 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Issues surrounding facilitating care across state lines Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs and Extenders Act Gaps in substance use disorder services.

LBR · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace

Social workers in school settings student loan debt relief, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program social work workforce and social worker shortages Climate Resilience Connecting Our Medical Providers w/ Links to Expand Tailored and Effective Care Improving Access to Mental Health Act Telemental Healthcare Integrating Social Workers Across Healthcare Settings Act Issues surrounding extension of CMS waivers beyond the public health emergency Issues surrounding 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Issues surrounding facilitating care across state lines Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs and Extenders Act Gaps in substance use disorder services.

MMM · Medicare/Medicaid

Social workers in school settings student loan debt relief, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program social work workforce and social worker shortages Climate Resilience Connecting Our Medical Providers w/ Links to Expand Tailored and Effective Care Improving Access to Mental Health Act Telemental Healthcare Integrating Social Workers Across Healthcare Settings Act Issues surrounding extension of CMS waivers beyond the public health emergency Issues surrounding 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Issues surrounding facilitating care across state lines Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs and Extenders Act Gaps in substance use disorder services.