Public Health Under Threat
Understanding the threat to public health
These dangerous proposals jeopardize critical public health systems, weaken protections for vulnerable populations and risk worsening health inequities.
APHA on key public health policy issues
Hear what APHA has to say about policy proposals that will impact public health.
For Our Health statement on HHS rollback of COVID-19 vaccine protections
For Our Health, an initiative of the American Public Health Association, condemns HHS Secretary Kennedy’s irresponsible rollback of COVID-19 vaccine protections as a threat to the nation’s health.
Judge Deals Significant Blow to Unconstitutional Reorganization of Federal Government
Preliminary Injunction Issued in Largest and Most Significant Challenge to President’s Authority to Remake Government without Congressional Approval
House reconciliation bill would take insurance coverage away from millions and roll back clean air and climate protections
The reconciliation bill under consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives would eliminate health coverage for more than 13 million individuals, including millions in the Medicaid program and millions more who currently receive coverage and premium subsidies through the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance Marketplace.
For Our Health statement on the FY2026 White House Discretionary Budget Proposal
For Our Health, an initiative of the American Public Health Association, condemns the Trump Administration’s FY2026 discretionary budget request as a profound threat to the nation’s health.
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APHA's role in defending public health
APHA is fighting back. We remain steadfast in our efforts to challenge harmful policies, advocate for evidence-based approaches and defend the well-being of all Americans.
- Advocacy to protect public health
- Initiatives challenging threats to public health
- APHA speaks out in the news
APHA has been part of successful litigation and action challenging some of the biggest threats to public health. Read the latest testimony, comments and briefs and read all public letters to congress and federal agencies from APHA, including:
- For Our Health statement on the FY2026 White House Discretionary Budget Proposal
- Congress must reject The President’s dangerous FY 2026 budget request
- APHA, nonprofits, unions and local governments sue the Trump administration over massive unconstitutional federal agency reorganization and reductions in force
For Our Health
Support for fired public health workers
