Legislative Advocacy | Federal Policy

The AHM Coalition engages in Advocacy and Federal Policy through it's partner organizations and directly via outreach to legislators and engaging in public comment opportunities through negotiated rulemaking. See below for updates.

Update February 11, 2026:

The U.S. Department of Education has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) following the work of the Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) Committee to implement recent federal student loan changes enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

The proposed rules would revise graduate and professional student loan limits and restructure elements of the federal loan and repayment system, with potential implications for students enrolling in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine education programs beginning Fall 2026 (in addition to other health professions).

The AHM Coalition, including staff and subject matter experts from its individual member associations, will share additional guidance to support interested parties in submitting informed, substantive public comments that reflect positions intended to best support the profession and the communities we serve.

Please stay tuned for coordinated communications related to the public comment process and outreach to legislators.