Mandatory Funding for the NHSC Expires on January 19!
Please call your U.S. Senators and House Representative today and ask them to protect and expand funding for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) in Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) and beyond!
Having a strong showing of support for the NHSC program is critical as lawmakers negotiate reauthorizing mandatory funding for the NHSC. So be sure to 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.
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.
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.”
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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.
