Every year, Congress determines the level of funding that each federal agency and program will receive in the next fiscal year (September-August). APA promotes the funding of vital mental health and substance use programs, medical research, health care workforce programs, and public health efforts.
Enhancing Public Health Investments Improve Access to Care
APA's one-page issue brief detailing how increasing public health investments can help expand access to care for vulnerable populations.
Public Comments and Letters
APA Submits Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations Requests to House Appropriations Committee
- April 26, 2022
- Appropriations
APA Responds to Senate Finance Committee RFI on Improving MH/SUD Care
- November 09, 2021
APA Details Fiscal Year 2022 Requests to House Appropriations Committee Leadership
- April 28, 2021
- Appropriations
APA and Mental Health Liaison Group Advocate for 2022 Presidential Budget Priorities
- April 16, 2021
- Appropriations
APA with HPNEC Call for Funding for HRSA Title VII and VIII Workforce Development Programs
- March 31, 2021
- Appropriations
APA Urges Congress to Increase Funding the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant
- March 24, 2021
- Appropriations
APA and Mental Health Groups Voice Support for New Adverse Childhood Experiences Bill
- October 16, 2020
- Research
APA and Mental Health Community Support H.R. 6645, the COVID-19 Mental Health Research Act
- June 10, 2020
- Research
APA Urges NIH to Work to Limit Impact of COVID-19 on Early and Mid-Career Investigators
- May 19, 2020
- Research
Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder Community Requests $38.5B for Behavioral Health Funding in COVID-19 #4 Package
- April 07, 2020
- Appropriations