Mandatory Funding for the NHSC Runs Out This Friday!
After more than a year of your advocacy, the final decisions are now being made on the future of funding for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), and your advocacy has never been more critical. Please call your U.S. Senators and Representative today and ask them to protect and expand funding for the Corps in Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) and beyond!
Congress is currently engaged in final negotiations over funding for the entire federal government, and the future of the NHSC hangs in the balance. There has never been a more important time for you to make a difference in the future of the NHSC program—your vocal support is critical as lawmakers negotiate reauthorizing mandatory funding for the NHSC. Contact your Senators and House Representative immediately using our helpful talking points below and ask that they support reauthorizing the NHSC program at $950 million in mandatory funding over the next three years.
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Talking Points
“I’m calling to thank you for your support in efforts to alleviate health workforce shortages in underserved areas. I ask that you continue to build upon these efforts by contacting leadership to urge the inclusion of reauthorizing the NHSC program at $950 million in mandatory funding over the next three years in any funding agreement before mandatory funding for the NHSC program expires on January 19.
Expanding funding for this federal program is crucial for recruiting and retaining healthcare professionals who commit to working in our state’s health centers and health professional shortage areas.
In closing, I ask once again, please commit to contacting leadership to urge the inclusion of reauthorizing the NHSC program at $950 million in mandatory funding over the next three years in any funding agreement.”
Alternative Advocacy Options: Email Your Rep.
Please contact your Representative NOW using our easy-to-use email form. It takes less than a minute, and all you have to do is enter your information and hit Send. Alternatively, you can call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 to be connected directly with your Representative’s offices using the talking points above.
Jordan Marshall, Your ACU Advocacy Contact
Jordan Marshall is leading ACU’s grassroots advocacy to secure long-term funding for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC). Contact Jordan with any questions regarding policy analysis or if ACU can be of assistance with your own organizational or individual advocacy.
