Advocacy

Stay up-to-date on federal and state legislative activities. Learn how AARP is fighting for you in Washington D.C. and right here at home.
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AARP Texas fought hard this legislative session on issues important to older Texans and their families, and lawmakers listened. From prescription drug affordability and funding for adult protective services to high-speed internet access, and much more, we achieved several victories for Texans age 50-plus.
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When Alabamians need help making vital decisions due to disability, they now have access to an option that reflects a modern approach that is less restrictive than a traditional guardianship.
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AARP New Jersey Applauds Assembly Speaker Coughlin’s Leadership and Commitment to Strengthening Our Older Residents’ Health and Financial Security
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AARP NY, PULP, Legislative Sponsors Urge Enactment of Bill to Automatically Enroll Eligible NY Households in Utilities’ Energy Assistance Programs
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Organizations representing electricity consumers statewide are demanding a meaningful cap on the proposed Performance Credit Mechanism (PCM) scheme that will impose billions of dollars in increased costs for Texas consumers if left uncapped.
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AARP Texas is fighting for several bills currently moving in the Texas Legislature that would expand broadband access across the state. Passage of these bills is crucial for ensuring that Texans of all ages can access high-speed internet.
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Lawmakers can pass legislation to shape our state as a place where Texans can live and age well into retirement, whether in the big cities or rural communities.
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New volunteer leadership in North Dakota
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Every week during the 2023 ND Legislative session State Director Josh Askvig and Advocacy Director Janelle Moos recapped the week, gave a preview of the next, and provided an action for moving our priorities forward.
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Are you interested in making an impact in the lives of older Iowans? Are you curious to know what it means to volunteer with AARP Iowa? We invite you to join us at an upcoming Coffee & Conversation to learn more about you can get engaged in advocacy issues like Social Security, caregiving, prescription drug prices, and more.
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