FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Media Relations
We are disappointed that the House has chosen to pass a partisan FY 2025 continuing resolution that lacks the proper guidance to ensure funding appropriated by Congress is spent by the administration on programs as intended, including important public health and prevention programs. State, local, tribal and territorial health departments and national and community-based health organizations depend on this funding to protect the health of all of our communities.
We have already seen this administration attempt to ignore congressional intent related to funding provided by Congress through the annual appropriations process. Rather than following the House’s misguided efforts, we strongly urge the Senate and the House to pass a short-term continuing resolution to allow the time for Appropriations Committee leaders in both chambers to return to the negotiating table to finish the bipartisan efforts that were already underway. APHA stands ready to support efforts to finish the FY 2025 appropriations process that adequately funds all public health programs and agencies, rejects anti-public health policy riders and ensures funding is spent as Congress intended.
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The American Public Health Association serves as a convenor, catalyst and advocate to build capacity in the public health community. We speak out for public health issues and policies backed by science. With our broad-based member community and 150-year perspective, we influence federal policy to improve the public’s health. We lead public awareness campaigns such as Get Ready and National Public Health Week. Together, we are creating optimal, equitable health and well-being for all. Learn more at www.apha.org.