Inform and guide the Academy's advocacy efforts. The GR Committee evaluates current issues pending at the state and federal level and determines their relationship and relevancy to IAFP/AAFP policy.

Some expected responsibilities:

-Participate in grass roots lobbying on physician and patient-centered legislation;

-Use their knowledge to educate local colleagues and lawmakers on key issues;

-Recommend support, opposition, or changes to state legislation and regulations brought to them for consideration;

-Foster conducive discussions that may lead to improved policies at the state and federal level that benefit family medicine and patient care.

-Assist and participate in the biennial Spring Into Action (mini lobby days) at which IAFP members meet to discuss issues of importance with elected officials and policymakers in Springfield.

Meetings:
Via evening teleconference approximately every eight-to-ten weeks, one in-person meeting at the Annual Meeting.