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Laws are passed by Congress and signed into law by the president. Regulations are issued by federal agencies or departments to “carry out the intent of the law.” Examples of health care regulating agencies include the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). It’s important when advocating an issue to decide if the issue at hand needs a law change or regulating change. This is important when deciding who and how to advocate. The Adventist Health Policy Association (AHPA) takes an active role in proposed legislation and regulation ensuring that existing and new federal legislation, policy, rules and guidelines allow AHPA members to fulfill their mission of outstanding, faith-based health care.