The American Lung Association advocates to policymakers at the state, local and federal levels.
- We push for legislators in statehouses and in the U.S. Congress to pass laws that protect lung health.
- We call on mayors, governors and federal agencies to set stronger lung health policies.
- When needed, we join lawsuits to defend good policies and challenge harmful ones in the courts.
Public Policy Positions
See the Lung Association's board-approved Public Policy Positions, which form the foundation of our advocacy efforts by laying out what our organization supports and opposes.
Public Policy Agenda
See the top priorities for the American Lung Association’s federal advocacy efforts for the 119th Congress (2025-2026), which are based on our Public Policy Positions.
Federal Action Plan
See the specific legislative and regulatory actions that we are calling on Congress and the Administration to take in 2025-2026, which follow the priorities laid out in the Public Policy Agenda.
Advocacy Archive
Find testimony, comments, letters and legal briefs the Lung Association has submitted to Congress and federal agencies.
Page last updated: June 15, 2026
