The network connects people and knowledge to develop and disseminate best practices in prevention, health promotion, and wellness for all individuals and populations.

Network members work to leverage scientific and technological discoveries to advance physical therapist practice, education, and research.

APTA advocates can report their meetings and interactions with members of Congress and their staff using the form below. Meeting feedback and information is critical for the APTA Government Affairs team to further connect and follow up with legislators and their staff in their work on Capitol Hill. Questions?

119th Congress Bill Status

Laurel Road offers APTA members student loan consultations, student loan refinancing, personal lending, and more. (APTA members must apply through Laurel Road to access these benefits.)

FitBUX has helped PTs and PTAs manage more than $2.6 billion in debt and assets with clarity and confidence.

The Dimensions of Leadership Pathways Grant supports the development and delivery of new or revised pathways programs and the development, delivery, and/or continued growth of diverse representation in recruitment, retention, and leadership development.

May 2, 2025/Position Paper

The American Physical Therapy Association supports H.R. 879, the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025. The bipartisan legislation was introduced in the U.S. House by Reps. Greg Muphy, MD, R-N.C., and Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif. H.R. 879 would eliminate the 2.8% Medicare payment

Didi Matthews, PT, DPT, a board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy, will deliver the sixth Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture on June 18 at 7 p.m. ET.

Jun 24, 2025/Position Paper

This is the position paper explaining why the Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act is needed and outlining what the bill will do.