Read ASTHO's latest on how appropriations bills and budget cuts could affect the Debt Ceiling and the U.S. economy.
ASTHO’s federal legislative agenda guides the organization's advocacy work and sets priorities for the government affairs team. The team's success is measured by the impact of that work.
Housing and overall neighborhood conditions significantly influence a community’s health. Housing quality, stability, and affordability also directly impact an individual’s opportunity and ability to be healthy. There are several policies ...
In addition to the countless hours worked during the COVID-19 pandemic, many public health workers are also grappling with how to repay outstanding federal loans. In response, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) recently announced ...
DELPH scholars discuss the important role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in the public health workforce, the need for support, recognition, and investment in their development, and the importance of sustainable funding for CHW programs ...
Investing in Indiana’s Public Health Infrastructure Through Community-Driven Policy Change public health infrastructure, community driven policy, indiana state health commissioner, public health system, indiana department of health, ...
The bill provides $27.1 million to address shortfalls in Medicaid funding in the Northern Mariana Islands and extends critical autism-related programs.
The Senate released its version of the FY25 LHHS appropriation bill on August 1, 2024, with significant changes in proposed public health funding than the House's proposed bill.
December: Federal Funding Update December 2024: Federal Funding Update On Dec. 20, 2024, the House of Representatives and Senate approved, by bipartisan vote, a short-term continuing resolution funding the federal government through Mar. ...
Summary of FY24 House Appropriations Bill astho, association of state and territorial health officials, global health, ending the hiv epidemic, fy24 lhhs appropriation bill, substance abuse and mental health services administration, ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the consequences of decades of underfunding. To ensure we are better prepared for future pandemics and biological threats, we must consider the long-term investments required to bolster our public ...
Lame Duck Session Priorities in Congress 2024 Lame Duck Session Priorities in Congress Catherine Jones With several public health/health care policies set to expire, learn about the must-dos and must-haves that lawmakers have just weeks ...
A brief recap of the 2023 fall legislative session on the Hill, especially as it pertains to public health.
Sustaining DMI: A State Health Official’s Guide to Enhanced Funding Sustainable financing strategies for state health officials to support data modernization and Medicaid. What is the relationship between a state’s Medicaid program and its ...
On Oct. 20, 2023, ASTHO submitted a response to a Request for Information from the U.S. Senate's Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on the modernization of CDC.
On July 10, 2023, ASTHO submitted comments on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions bipartisan discussion draft to reauthorize the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act.
White House Releases Additional FY26 Budget Materials Find out more details about the Trump administration's proposed FY26 budget and its impact on public health in this legislative alert. On May 30, the White House released additional ...
Public Health Implications of House-Passed Reconciliation Bill Public Health Implications of One Big Beautiful Bill Learn how the House-passed reconciliation bill impacts critical public health programs in this legislative alert. On May ...