August 28, 2025

Academy Joins Advocates in D.C. for USCHA

The theme of the 29th U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS is HIV and Aging. This event will shine a light on people with HIV, creating space for conversations about how aging uniquely affects each of us.

Pre-Institute on Clinical Guidelines

On Friday, September 5 at 8:00 a.m., the Education Department of the Academy will be presenting an institute on Clinical Guidelines and Recommendations for Meeting the Needs of an Aging Population with HIV. We will be looking at the Academy’s HIV and Aging Resource, with an eye towards future needs for patients and clinicians and the advocacy that supports them, particularly in this political moment.

We are already just eight days away from USCHA and look forward to welcoming any and all Academy members who will be in D.C. for this event. Click here to confirm your registration.

Please reach out to us at chauncey@aahivm.org so that we can be sure to greet you and perhaps grab a cup of coffee.

Safety First

Meanwhile, President Trump has deployed federal law enforcement agencies and the National Guard on the streets of Washington D.C. On July 24, he issued an Executive Order, Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets.

While guests of the conference are on private property, they may not have any cause to be hypervigilant. However, since there will be several events throughout the city, we encourage our members to be informed and alert, but not fearful, while they move around the city.

NMAC has created safety guidance for USCHA participants that you can view and download. NMAC will also post updated safety information on the conference app during the conference as this situation continues to unfold. The app should be available starting August 26.

TAKE ACTION

No Troops On Our Streets

Join the ACLU in telling Congress to stop the administration from using military troops and bases for immigration arrests and detention. Stop the misuse of the military. Over 200,000 signatures have been collected and you can add your name now.

USCHA Advocacy Training

To sign up for NMAC’s virtual Congressional Advocacy Trainings and/or their Hill Day that will be held on September 3, please fill out this form.

SHF: Sponsor a Panel for USCHA

If you are interested in sponsoring a panel for the Advocacy Quilt at USCHA, you can email Maxx Boykin at Maxx@PrEP4All.org and John Meade at John@avac.org for more details. The planning meeting is taking place on August 27 at 3:30 p.m. ET.

SIGN-ONS

Letter Urging Protection for U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

On August 5, the Academy joined Families USA, SEIU and partner organizations, signing onto a letter urging Secretary Kennedy to defend the mission of the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and preserve it in its entirety.

in participating in this process, please contact chauncey@aahivm.org for details.

RESOURCES

From CHLPI

One Big Ugly Bill: How the Reconciliation Act is Expected to Lead to Massive Coverage Losses, Attacks on Immigrants Continue to Intensify, Threatening Access to Health Care and Other Critical Services

From The AIDS Institute

States have a critical role to play in fighting the damaging provisions of HR1 to ensure that no one at risk for or who has HIV is left behind. You can read their policy brief on HR1.

From AIDS United

In accordance with Accountability Autumn, please find the AIDS United #Accountable2025 Campaign overview and our #Accountable2025 Social Media Toolkit. The #Accountable2025 Campaign document outlines their messaging campaign.

Health Action Alliance: Avoiding Burnout

Find this resource from the Health Action Alliance presenting five ways to address burnout.

From Brennan Law Center

In a recently posted video, the Brennan Law Center examines the once-fringe idea of a unitary executive now central to debates over presidential power.