Lung Action Network
of Washington & Idaho

Introduction  |  Our Public Policy
The Legislative Process  |  Glossary of Terms

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Introduction

The American Lung Association® of Washington & Idaho welcomes you to our Lung Action Network.

As individuals, we often have little influence over the decisions made on our behalf whether they are in Olympia, Boise, and Washington D.C.. But together, we can have a strong voice to encourage the critical issues that affect us all: sound public policies to fight tobacco use, educate and ensure quality health care for those with lung diseases like asthma and COPD, and promote air quality through Washington and Idaho legislators and representatives.

Our success in achieving these objectives depends on the number of people we can get involved in the legislative process.

Become part of the Lung Action Network!

The Lung Action Network is a group of statewide community of advocates who support the mission of the American Lung Association® of Washington & Idaho and are dedicated to encouraging sound political policies that protect the health of Washington state citizens. We work through the legislative and regulatory processes to reduce tobacco use among children and prevent involuntary exposure to secondhand smoke, improve air quality, and ensure affordable, high-quality health care for all citizens.

Your involvement makes a tremendous difference. Each active Lung Action Network member gets us one step closer to our goal of assuring lung health for residents of Washington and Idaho.

How does Lung Action Network work?

The American Lung Association® of Washington & Idaho understands that your time is precious. As a Lung Action Network member, you will receive access to quick and easy online advocacy tools to assist you in effectively contacting your policy makers and being an active, effective advocate for lung health issues.

• Legislative Update Messages - regarding legislation relating to American Lung Association® of Washington & Idaho issues.
• Automatic Elected Officials Look Up - The online advocacy system determines your state and federal elected officials based on your voting address and zip code.
• Advocacy Messages - Advocacy Messages will include background information regarding crucial legislation before your representatives, a sample letter (which you can send as is or customize with you own language) urging support of or opposition to the legislation, and contact information for the appropriate decision makers.
• Tell-a-Friend - Easily pass along information to others you know to multiply the voices for lung health.

Together we are Improving Life, One Breath at a Time.