Friend, the Trump Administration has threatened to cut funding for addiction treatment, overdose prevention, affordable housing programs, and health care. These cuts would have already taken place if not for a federal judge who has temporarily paused its implementation. But unless other action is taken, these programs are still under threat and could take effect as soon as this Monday, February 3. Congress must act now to prevent these inhumane cuts from taking place and protect this funding in the future.
Tell your representative to pressure the Trump Administration to protect funding for lifesaving services like treatment and health care!
The U.S. is in the middle of an overdose crisis that claims about 100,000 lives a year. These are our friends, children, family, and loved ones. People are struggling and dying every day. Treatment, overdose prevention, affording housing, and healthcare keep people alive and on a path towards recovery.
The American people have been pleading for healthier and safer communities. Instead of increasing the needed services that would do just that, the Trump Administration is threatening to take them away and telling people and families to fend for themselves. President Trump is playing politics with our lives and the lives of our loved ones.
Congress must act right now to protect Americans from these anticipated cuts that will undoubtedly lead to more deaths and suffering. Tell your representative to stand up and pressure the Trump Administration to not cut funding.
Making sure Congress and President Trump do the right thing is going to be an uphill battle. So please make your voice heard right away. Call congressional leaders to demand that President Trump and Congress keep funding for treatment, overdose prevention, and other lifesaving services.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune: (202) 224-2321
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer: (202) 224-6542
- House Speaker Mike Johnson: (202) 225-4000
- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise: (202) 225-3015
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries: (202) 225-5936
I’m calling to urge you to tell the Trump Administration that the proposed cuts to federal funding will harm Americans like me. We’re in an overdose crisis and people need immediate access to treatment and overdose prevention services. These programs keep people alive and on a path towards recovery. Funding for affordable housing programs and healthcare helps people be stable, so they are more likely to recover from addiction. Cutting funding for these services will undoubtedly kill people and cause more suffering. I am scared and outraged by these potential cuts. Please tell the Trump Administration that your constituents rely on these services to survive. Do not let these funding cuts happen and protect this funding in the future.
The Trump administration is choosing to play politics with our lives. Now, more than ever, it’s important that we come together and protect one another. Don’t forget to tell your representative to demand the Trump Administration protect funding for treatment, overdose prevention, and other lifesaving services now.
The Drug Policy Alliance will defend our communities and fight for the resources that we need to prevent overdose deaths, support recovery, and live full lives.
