Congress is finalizing its budget and aiming to approve the FY26 agenda by January 30. After months of sustained advocacy, the House has passed the FY26 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (SFOPS) appropriations bill. The bill now moves to the U.S. Senate, where it will only advance with strong constituent pressure.

The SFOPS appropriations bill is a pivotal opportunity to restore U.S. funding for global health and humanitarian assistance. The bill includes $50 billion for U.S. international engagement, with $9.4 billion for global health. These funds support access to life-saving medicines, family planning, maternal and child health care, and HIV prevention programs that save millions of lives every day.

Congress needs to hear from you now! Contact your Senators, urge them to support full funding for FY26 SFOPS, and make it clear that this is a voting issue for you.

Your Voice Matters.
Here’s How to Use It.

Before January 19
Submit a letter to be hand-delivered to Congress through Aid on the Hill.

Before January 30
Email or call your representatives (see sample script below).

Right now
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Script

Hello, my name is [Name], and I’m a constituent from [City, State].

I’m calling to urge you to fully support the FY26 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (SFOPS) appropriations bill.

This bill provides $50 billion for U.S. international engagement, including $9.4 billion for global health, which is critical to restoring life-saving programs that were abruptly halted in 2025. These funds support access to life-saving medicines, maternal and child health care, and HIV prevention programs that save millions of lives every day.

I’m asking you to support and protect full funding for FY26 SFOPS, including the $9.4 billion for global health, and to oppose any cuts or delays.

I also want to be clear that this issue will factor into how I vote in the upcoming midterm elections. 

Thank you for your time.

[Name]