Advocacy + Resources

Local health departments are historically overlooked and underfunded. Harnessing the collective power of our members, staff, and partner organizations, we advocate for greater resources and support for the entire field of public health.

Advocating for public health

BCHC’s advocacy efforts help improve funding, supply chains, and other critical resources for local public health.

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FY25 Funding Priorities

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FY25 Policy Priorities

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FY25 Appropriations Priorities for CDC

  • Public Health Infrastructure + Capacity

    $1 billion

  • Epidemiology + Lab Capacity

    $120 million

  • Public Health Emergency Preparedness

    $1 billion

  • Opioid Overdose Prevention and Surveillance

    $713 million

  • Data Modernization Initiative

    $340 million

  • Community Violence Initiative

    $250 million

Dr. Raynard Washington sitting at a desk, speaking into a microphone, testifying before Congress

Press Release

BCHC urges Congress to reauthorize Pandemic and All-hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA)

BCHC urges Congress to reauthorize Pandemic and All-hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) Watch clips from the hearing
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Research + other resources

BCHC’s research – on topics such as addressing racism, public health data and infrastructure, and messaging – provides a road map for health equity in our nation’s cities.

Our core issues

Community safety

Emergency preparedness + response

Health equity + racial justice

Infectious disease

Public health infrastructure

Substance use + overdose prevention

Tobacco