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 Legislative Day

Legislative Day Orientation
Washington Court Hotel, Montpelier Room
7:00AM - 8:00AM
Overview: A review of the day's agenda, the materials, questions and answers.  

ASAM Success Stories--Participants will hear from fellow ASAM members who have successfully lobbied local and federal issues.

Advocacy Training Breakfast
Washington Court Hotel, Montpelier Room
8:00AM - 10:00 AM

"Lobbying 101"--Presented by Advocacy Associates, LLC.  Participants will learn effective grassroots lobbying skills, including role-play, in preparation for their Congressional office visits.
Federal Addiction Issues--Participants will get an overview of some of the priority federal policy issues related to addiction treatment.

Congressional Office Visits
Capitol Hill, House and Senate Offices
11:00AM - 5:00PM

Participants will meet with their respective Congresspersons and/or their staffers for the remainder of the day. 

These meetings are prearranged and by appointment only.  Please contact Alexis Geier-Horan at ageier@asam.org to set up your appointments.  Indicate which of your elected officials you prefer to make an appointment with.

 

 


Advocacy Action Items

 

President Bush signed H.R. 6344

 

President Bush signed H.R. 6344, the ONDCP Reauthorization Act of 2006, into law on Friday, December 29, 2006.  This bill contained a provision that increases the prescribing limit for buprenorphine from 30 to 100 patients per waivered physician.  

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ASAM Strategic Plan
 

In 2006, ASAM developed a new Strategic Plan. The historic document details ASAM's mission, core purpose, core values,  envisioned future, and strategic goals.  

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