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.
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