AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY

MMM · Medicare/Medicaid

Outreach to Congress and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to advocate for the interests of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists as providers within the Medicare program. Advocating for the passage of the Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act (S.4202/ H.R.8081), legislation that would increase the Medicare reimbursement rates for marriage and family therapists.

Literal federal measure citations: S.4202, H.R.8081

VET · Veterans

Improving the hiring and retention of licensed marriage and family therapists to serve as providers in facilities operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by advocating for legislation to allow the hiring of additional licensed marriage and family therapists as supervisors in VA facilities (H.R. 658).

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 658

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

Advocate for the continuation of funding for the SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program for FY 2026. H.R. 7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. In addition, advocating for the continuation of funding for the SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program for FY 2027.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 7148

EDU · Education

Advocating for the inclusion of MFTs in the professional degree graduate student loan borrowing limits created by H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 1