AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION

Support continuing funding for firearm violence prevention research at CDC, NIH, NIJ.

Support child nutrition regulations and oppose efforts to weaken existing regulations. Oppose any cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Access Program and oppose restricting the program's eligibility. Support passage of a farm bill that strengthens the SNAP program, restores funding cut in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Oppose S.J. Res 31 to roll back EPA regulations to reduce hazardous air pollution emissions.

Oppose legislation that would restrict immigrants' access to federal assistance programs.

Support a short-term continuing resolution that fully funds all critical public health agencies and programs and extends the ACA enhanced premium tax credits. Oppose FY 2025 budget reconciliation legislation. Oppose rescission of FY 2025 foreign assistance funds. Support at least the Senate level of FY 2026 funding for gun violence prevention research at CDC, NIH and NIJ. Support Medicaid program and oppose efforts to reduce federal funding to states. Oppose congressional efforts to reduce or eliminate funding through the Prevention and Public Health Fund. Support at least the Senate level of funding for NCEH in FY 2026. Support at least the Senate level of funding for ATSDR in FY 2026. Support at least the Senate level of funding for HRSA in FY 2026.

Support Medicaid program and oppose cuts to benefits. Support reversal of cuts to Medicaid and the ACA in the OBBBA. Support bipartisan congressional oversight and investigation into the firing of CDC staff by the administration. Support S. 1941, the Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2025. Support the Protecting Free Vaccines Act. Support the Family Vaccine Protection Act. Support legislation to extend the enhanced ACE premium tax credits. Support H.R.6148, the Patients Over Paperwork Act of 2025.