Urgent Action Needed — Protect Overdose Prevention and Injury Center Programs
Dear Recovery Advocates, I’m reaching out with an urgent call to action that affects the heart of our community-based work. The CDC’s Injury Center, which…
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Policy Brief: Addressing Homelessness and Substance Use Disorders Through Public Health Solutions
Faces & Voices of Recovery calls on federal, state, and local policymakers to adopt humane, health-centered approaches to homelessness and substance use.
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August Monthly Policy Update
On July 31, the Senate Appropriations committee voted 26-3 to advance their spending bill for the Department of Health & Human Services. In doing so,…
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July Monthly Policy Update
On July 3, Congress passed its reconciliation bill, aimed at instituting the key components of President Trump’s agenda. The House passed its version in late…
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Behavioral Health Advocates to Hold Joint Capitol Hill Press Conference on June 11
Grassroots advocates from across the country will mobilize for a National Hill Day and Day of Action to urge Congress to protect—and strengthen—federal investments that…
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April Monthly Policy Update
The White House has published a “skinny budget” for FY 2026, outlining its funding and policy priorities. A skinny budget is a shorter document than…
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Reduction in Force Concerns
April 29, 2025 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.SecretaryU.S. Department of Health & Human Services200 Independence Avenue, S.W.Washington, D.C. 20201 Secretary Kennedy,We, the undersigned organizations,…
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March Monthly Policy Update
On March 27, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a major reorganization of the department, which could have a major impact on SUD services,…
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February Monthly Policy Update
In late February, the House of Representatives passed their budget resolution, clearing the first procedural hurdle in the process known as “Reconciliation.” This process is…
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January Monthly Policy Updates
As the new Congress and new administration get settled in Washington, we begin to assess our policy priorities for 2025. As always, supporting people in…
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