The public policy program maintains a library of documents chronicling APIC’s ongoing communications with policymakers about laws, proposals, and regulations governing the infection prevention field.

For the most recent public policy information, please visit the What’s new page. 

Federal agencies 

APIC monitors and comments as appropriate on federal regulations related to infection prevention and control issues.

• U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
• U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

U.S. government health agencies

View information about federal agencies with jurisdiction over infection prevention and control.

Other organizations and agencies

APIC maintains communications with a variety of organizations and agencies within or related to the U.S. government on infection prevention and control matters.

Congressional hearings and documents

APIC makes available information on past congressional hearings relevant to infection prevention and control.

Congressional and presidential communications

APIC periodically provides testimony to the U.S. Congress and corresponds with Congress and the White House on infection prevention and control-related matters. 

Current federal and state legislation  

APIC’s legislative maps track the progress of state and federal infection prevention and control legislation.