In a 6-3 decision by Kavanaugh, the court upholds the preventive care mandate under the ACA that required coverage of HIV medication. The courts liberals joined. Alito, Thomas, and Gorsuch dissent. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...

"Medicaid changes don't meet Senate rules in 'big, beautiful bill' says parliamentarian" via NPR: www.npr.org/2025/06/26/n... There's still time to act! Call your Senators today and explain how Medicaid cuts will impact your community. aidsunited.org/action/polic...

As Congress debates major cuts in federal spending on Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, our latest poll finds the two programs’ popularity are at or match all-time highs, with 83% and 66% of the public supporting the programs, respectively. 🔗: on.kff.org/3Zywm9K

"Facing big HUD cuts, some Baltimore-area housing advocates liken it to apocalypse." Great rundown of potential impacts of cutting HOPWA on our communities. Read more: www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-pow...

NHAHC Board Members & LLC Interns are on the Hill today to discuss the importance of HOPWA & housing programs with their elected reps. These programs reduce homelessness and help to end the HIV epidemic in our communities. Grateful to have had these productive conversations 🏛️

NHAHC is in ATL for the ribbon-cutting of a new housing complex that will house 18 households, all of them headed by ppl living w/HIV. This is just 1 example of HOPWA in action! Congrats to Status: Home and many thanks to Mayor @andreforatlanta.com for demonstrating community-centered leadership.

Join us May 20th, 1pm ET, for our next webinar 🖥️ Joy Berry will speak with leaders from San Antonio AIDS Foundation and Health Care for the Homeless about how they have successfully created pathways to housing stability for PLWH and other vulnerable people. Register: bit.ly/4jVM3zp

There are now 70 signers of the HOPWA FY 26 House Support Letter! This is a direct result of people-powered advocacy💪 May 20th is the deadline. We need many more Reps from both parties to commit their support to housing for people w HIV. ☎️ your Rep and ask them to sign on: usa.gov/elected-officials

Important tool for advocacy orgs and for people who are reaching out to their Congressional Representatives.

#MedicaidWatch brings together our policy research, public opinion data, and @kffhealthnews.org reporting about the Medicaid financing debate and related issues. Bookmark this page and check back for updates:

The "skinny" budget released last week had alarming proposed changes for HOPWA + other housing programs: ✂ Consolidate HOPWA into the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) program, making HOPWA a short-term housing program ✂ Cap eligibility for beneficiaries at 2 years ✂ Significantly ⬇️ funding levels

“If you’re homeless, finding food may be the most important endeavor in a single day rather than getting to a doctor’s appointment.” Great to read about @hivma.bsky.social issuing guidance to help providers develop and sustain low-barrier clinics and street medicine: tinyurl.com/ycxs4wsz

The CDC provides over 90% of federal funding for HIV prevention—about $1 billion a year. Eliminating federal funding would lead to over 143,000 additional people in the U.S. acquiring HIV within 5 years and about 127,000 additional deaths related to AIDS, says amfAR. www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-e...

Housing for low-income folks, LGBTQ+ folks, people living with HIV is a necessary pillar of public health and community wellbeing. A robustly-funded HUD that follows civil rights laws and policies is absolutely necessary.

Of the 20 jurisdictions receiving the most federal funds to support housing programs for PLWH: 🏠 4 are in Florida (Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa) 🏠 3 are in Texas (Houston, Dallas, TX state) 🏠 2 are in Georgia (Atlanta, GA state) HIV and housing is a bipartisan issue. Support HOPWA.

Congress will decide. But housing aid takes a major hit in the White House budget request. www.npr.org/2025/05/02/n...

Stable housing is the most critical factor influencing health outcomes for people living with HIV. Join us on May 20, 1-2pm ET to hear how two orgs have successfully combined medical services with housing programs. Register: bit.ly/4jVM3zp

Stats on (lack of) housing and how that increases HIV incidence is also sorely needed.

You are making progress 📈 We began the week with 34 House Reps who publicly committed their support to a robust HOPWA program. Today, we're at 59! Your advocacy is working 💪 If your Rep has not yet committed their support, call + ask them to sign the FY26 HOPWA Support Letter.

TAKE ACTION: it’s time to urge your members of Congress to reject cuts to the Medicaid program. With a few clicks you can have your voice heard: bit.ly/42Y2XXy

We salute workers this International Workers’ Day. The HIV world has so many passionate + dedicated professionals, it's kind of unbelievable. We're grateful for the incredible labor that happens each day to protect our most vulnerable communities. This May, NHAHC has several things on our horizon: