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Kansas state proclamation document honoring Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) awareness month, issued by Governor Laura Kelly, dated November 1, 2025, with official signatures and a gold seal.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month

AARC & KRCS in Washigton DC

PACT members represented their State Respiratory Societies at the Annual Respiratory Fly-in

The Kansas Representatives and Senators need to hear from their constituents, not just the PACT leaders. Your efforts in sending emails and making phone calls are crucial to the success of our legislative efforts.

Group of six women and one man standing together in a hallway with flags behind them, holding a sign supporting the SOAR Act and respiratory therapists.
Four women standing in a room holding a large blue banner that reads 'Respiratory Care Fly-In' with the ARC logo, a stethoscope, and an American flag. Behind them are signs including one that says 'Make D.C. Safe and Great Again,' an Israeli flag poster, a plaque, and an American flag.
Group of six women standing in front of a wall with a U.S. flag and a nameplate that reads 'Derek Schmidt, Kansas.' One woman is holding a sign supporting the SOAR Act and respiratory therapists.
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A group of women taking a selfie at a political event, with a sign indicating they are at a Kansas delegation location, featuring a woman with glasses and a bright smile in the foreground.
Two women are sitting at a table in an office, engaged in a conversation. The woman on the left is wearing glasses and a suit, while the woman on the right has red hair and is wearing a cream-colored floral top. The office walls are decorated with framed pictures, maps, and sports pennants, and a computer is visible on the desk.
Group of seven people holding a blue banner that reads "Respiratory Care Fly-In" at an indoor location with a large map behind them. The banner features the logo of the American Association for Respiratory Care.
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What is the KRCS / AARC PACT?

PACT stands for Political Advocacy Contact Team. The AARC recognized the importance of political advocacy in the late 1990’s and formed the Political Advocacy Contact Team.

In 2025-2026 the KRCS is working with the Kansas State Legislature, on the following legislation.

The Respiratory Care Interstate Compact (RCIC)

This is a real initiative that allows licensed respiratory therapists to practice in multiple states without obtaining individual licenses for each, though it is a new compact still in the process of being adopted by states.

The KRCS also watches and follows any bills or proposed amendments to existing statutes that impact our patients and our profession.

Kansas Legislative Day

The KRCS sponsors a “Kansas Legislative Day” during every session, (usually in February.) We use this opportunity to set up educational displays, conduct screening spirometry and visit the offices of the members of the House Health and Human Services Committee and the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee. We distribute packets with information about Respiratory Care and the KRCS.

Legislative Day provides a great opportunity to interact with our State Legislators.

All KRCS members are welcome to participate in Legislative Day.

Please feel free to contact anyone on the KRCS Board of Directors if you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help, or email krcsceu@cox.net