Important Federal Funding Update!

December 19, 2024

ASTHO issued a legislative alert yesterday detailing what seemed to be a likely bipartisan continuing resolution, but it appears we unfortunately spoke too soon. In a surprise development late yesterday, the bipartisan budget deal to keep the federal government funded and authorize critical public health programs imploded. If Congress does not approve a bipartisan continuing resolution (CR), a government shutdown will occur beginning this Saturday, Dec. 21. The situation in Washington, D.C. is highly volatile and the ASTHO Government Affairs team cannot predict what will happen next.

HHS released its FY25 contingency plan to prepare for a potential shutdown. We encourage all state and territorial health officials to review the document and subsequent operating division details for CDC, HRSA, ASPR, and other federal agencies.

ASTHO will be monitoring Congressional developments closely and will share relevant information as it becomes available.

Please contact Carolyn Mullen, senior vice president of Government Affairs and Public Relations, with any questions.