Governmental Affairs
ASPAN Governmental Affairs Strategic Work Team (SWT)
The Governmental Affairs (GA) SWT monitors and reviews federal and state laws, regulations and administrative actions affecting perianesthesia nursing and its practice.
The expansive U.S. political process necessitates the ASPAN GA SWT to concentrate on federal issues, while component GA representatives monitor and report back to the committee on local and state legislative concerns.
Please explore the advocacy resources provided on this page to learn more and network with your local ASPAN GA representative. If you have any interesting information, ideas or suggestions, please contact the GA SWT Coordinator, Angie Fenton, angieafenton@gmail.com.
The GA team goals are to:
- Educate members regarding the legislative process
- Provide an active communication network across ASPAN components and the grassroots membership
- Offer timely legislative updates
- Disseminate rapid notification for important healthcare legislation/policy matters of concern
Workplace Violence Prevention
The 2025–2026 GA SWT focus is advocating for improvements in workplace violence prevention. To support this effort, the GA SWT team has created a Workplace Violence Legislative Letter—a ready-to-use template designed to help ASPAN members easily contact their government representatives about this critical issue in nursing.
We encourage you to use this letter to make your voice heard. It’s simple:
- Download the letter.
- Personalize it with your information.
- Use the How to Contact Your Federal and State Elected Officials link to find your representatives.
- Send your message.
Your advocacy can make a real difference. Thank you for supporting safer work environments for all nurses!