Robust funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Health Resources and Services Administration and other programs that address ongoing public health needs is critical to supporting a strong public health system.  Unfortunately, the House of Representatives is proposing a bill that makes drastic cuts and even eliminates important public health programs at these and other agencies.

Urge your members of Congress to avoid a government shutdown by quickly finishing the FY 2024 appropriations process, prioritize public health funding in any final  FY 2024 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill and to reject the inclusion of any controversial policy riders or program eliminations that would threaten the public’s health.