AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION

ENV · Environment/Superfund

Oppose efforts to weaken the Toxic Substances Control Act.

LAW · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice

Support the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (H.R. 2588/S. 3724).

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 2588, S. 3724

FIR · Firearms/Guns/Ammunition

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

AGR · Agriculture

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.

IMM · Immigration

Oppose legislation that would restrict immigrants' access to federal assistance programs. Support efforts to incorporate the protections included in the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act (H.R.1061/ S.455) into FY 2026 DHS spending legislation,

Literal federal measure citations: H.R.1061, S.455

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

Urge Congress to support and ensure faithful execution of grants under the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All program in FY27. Support $220 million in funding for the National Center for Health Statistics in FY27. Support at least FY26 funding levels for OSHA and NIOSH in FY27. Support at least $12 billion in funding for EPA in FY27. Support $310 million in funding for CDC tobacco prevention and cessation programs in FY27. Support $11.581 billion for CDC in FY 2027. Support $10.5 billion for HRSA in FY 2027. Support a short-term continuing resolution that fully funds all critical public health agencies and programs and extends the ACA enhanced premium tax credits. 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.

HCR · Health Issues

Support Medicaid program and oppose cuts to benefits. Support reversal of cuts to Medicaid and the ACA in the OBBBA. Support the SUPER BUGS Act. Support the Protecting Free Vaccines Act. Support the Family Vaccine Protection Act. Support the Protect the Science Act. Support the Public Health Nursing Act. Support legislation to extend the enhanced ACA premium tax credits.

TRA · Transportation

Support the Driver Technology and Pedestrian Safety Act of 2025, H.R. 3360. Support the Know Before You Drive Act, H.R. 7377. Support the Magnus White and Safe Streets for Everyone Act of 2026, H.R. 7353. Support the Safety Is Not for Sale Act of 2026, H.R. 7372. Support the Securing Accessible Functional Emergency (SAFE) Exit Act, H.R. 6947. Oppose the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act, H.R. 7389. Oppose the SELF DRIVE Act of 2026, H.R. 7390.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 3360, H.R. 7377, H.R. 7353, H.R. 7372, H.R. 6947, H.R. 7389, H.R. 7390