Each year, ASTCT leaders and volunteers from all over the country are meeting with their respective members of Congress to advocate for patient access to lifesaving transplant and cell therapy treatments and methods of care.

In 2024, ASTCT will be returning to the Hill September 9-10. The Committee on Government Relations is currently planning key issues to discuss during the 2024 Hill Day. If you are interested in participating in Hill Day or learning more about our advocacy efforts, please contact Alycia Maloney, Director of Government Relations, amaloney@astct.org.

In 2024, ASTCT will discuss the following issues

• Support for the Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act (H.R. 4758/S. 2372): This bill seeks to remove barriers for pediatric patients on Medicaid to access out-of-state care without delay.
• Support for the Alleviating Barriers to Caregivers Act (H.R. 8018/S. 3109): Aimed at reducing administrative burdens on family caregivers, this act would streamline eligibility and application processes across key federal programs.
•  Medicaid Mandate for Out-of-State Medicare Enrollee Benefit: A request to federally mandate that when out-of-state treatment is authorized, states accept Medicare enrollment as sufficient for Medicaid payment.
•  Increased Funding for the NIH: Supporting NIH funding is vital to advancing innovative and curative therapies for immunocompromised oncology patients.