Advocacy Update Jan. 14, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 14, 2025
Congressional activity
2025 Congressional key dates
On Jan. 3, the 119th Congress started its new session and commenced with leadership elections in the House. Over the next several weeks, the AADA will monitor upcoming congressional events and legislative changes impacting dermatologists. Key events include:
Presidential Inauguration (Jan. 20, 2025): President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office and the new administration begins.
New Administration Activity: AADA will track new executive orders and regulatory changes being offered by the new administration.
Senate Confirmation of Administration Appointments: Numerous political appointments to agencies that oversee health care will occur in the Senate. AADA is watching these appointments to determine the impact on our advocacy agenda.
Budget Reconciliation: Republicans in the House and Senate may attempt to pass policy priorities through the budget reconciliation legislative process, which would require a simple majority vote for passage. The GOP now has control of both chambers of Congress.
March 14, 2025: The last spending bill passed by Congress and signed into law on Dec. 21, 2024, keeps the government open through mid-March. Congress must pass a funding bill to avoid a government shutdown on March 14. The bill could allow lawmakers to enact legislation to reverse Medicare payment cuts that have gone into effect for 2025.
AADA will update members moving forward.
Key Contacts
Add your voice: Become an AADA Key Contact
Are you looking to bring your advocacy efforts to the next level? Consider becoming an AADA Key Contact.
AADA Key Contacts are grassroots advocates who foster relationships with their lawmakers and help to tell the story of how health care policies impact patients and physicians every day.
Key Contacts receive resources and support from AADA staff. They are a trusted resource for their elected officials on policy issues affecting dermatologists and the specialty. Check out the Key Contact program for more information.
Already have a relationship with your member of Congress? Let AADA staff know by emailing grassroots@aad.org.
AADA News
SkinPAC reception at Orlando Annual Meeting
The SkinPAC Donor Reception will take place on March 6 from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the pool deck of the Hyatt Regency Orlando (9801 International Drive) and is open to all 2025 SkinPAC members who contribute $250+, and residents who contribute $25+. Please RSVP to skinpac@aad.org.
SkinPAC will also host the SkinPAC Donor Lounge, open to all 2025 members at the Silver ($1,000) level and above ($100 for residents). The lounge will be in Room W102AB at the Orlando Convention Center and will serve as a fun place to relax and connect with colleagues during the Annual Meeting, as well as enjoy breakfast, lunch, and snacks and will be open during exhibit hall hours on March 7 and 8 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on March 9 from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
SkinPAC helps strengthen our relationships on Capitol Hill and reinforces our grassroots and lobbying efforts.
SkinPAC started off 2025 strong by raising $1,300 from 4 contributors as of Jan.10.
Contribute online at www.skinpac.org or by texting SkinPAC to 71777. Email skinpac@aad.org with any questions.
The political purpose of the American Academy of Dermatology Association Political Action Committee ("SkinPAC") is to solicit and receive contributions to be used to make political campaign expenditures to those candidates for elective office, and other federal political committees, who demonstrate understanding and interest in the view and goals of the American Academy of Dermatology Association.
Contributions to SkinPAC are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions to SkinPAC must be made from your funds and may not be reimbursed. SkinPAC cannot accept contributions from corporate accounts. Any recommended contribution amount is merely a suggestion. All AADA members have the right to contribute more or less or refuse to contribute without reprisal. Federal law prohibits us from accepting contributions from foreign nationals. Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, physical address, occupation, and name of the employer whose contributions exceed $200 in a calendar year.
