Dear Ms. Slack, Ms. Salmon, Mr. Gentile, and Mr. Steigleder:
As you undergo the important work of crafting the FY 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education (LHHS) appropriations bill, the undersigned organizations thank you for your work toward passage of a strong bipartisan FY 2026 funding bill. The bill and its accompanying reports and joint explanatory statement not only provided robust funding for public health programs but also included important provisions that aim to ensure a well-functioning HHS and greater certainty for partners who, among other activities, conduct life-saving research, track and respond to disease outbreaks, provide front-line services to prevent chronic and infectious diseases, care for our nation’s most vulnerable, and train the next generation of medical providers.
