Federal Advocacy Updates

July 1, 2026

Department of Education

Federal Grant Rule Could Reshape Physical Therapy Research, Education, and Care A proposed rule that would reshape how federal grants are awarded across nearly every federal agency could threaten the profession’s capacity to advance care. Act now through APTA’s comment tools to help shape this proposal and protect critical funding for the physical therapy profession.

Medicare Payment Reform

Continuing the Fight: APTA Advances Medicare Payment Reform Legislative progress, federal engagement, and member action are driving change toward payment stability and patient access.

View the bills APTA is currently advocating in support of before the U.S. Congress (members only).

To learn about the key issues APTA state chapters are engaged in check out our APTA State Advocacy Issues Page (members only).