As new laws and regulations bring momentous changes to cliniical laboratory science, your ASCLS membership provides you with liaisons to Members of Congress, Federal and state agencies. Our government affairs team monitors and influences laws and regulations that affect the profession. This dedicated team, coupled with extensive grassroots involvement from the membership, ensures that the concerns of the profession are heard in Congress.

To ensure effective advocacy, each year ASCLS also holds a Legislative Symposium. Participants learn the manner in which current issues are being addressed within government and are briefed in lobbing skills. Participants also meet with Members of Congress to discuss the issues important to the profession and to advocate for our best interests.

This page will be used to update you on the latest news and legislation from Capital Hill and the state of Colorado related to clinical laboratory science, and to assist you in contacting your national and local representatives when necessary.