1. United States
2. Minn.
3. Letter

The proposed cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) workforce and programs are deeply concerning. HHS plays a vital role in protecting public health through agencies like the FDA, CDC, and NIH. Laying off 10,000 HHS employees and eliminating entire divisions threatens critical services, from providing meals to seniors and utility assistance for low-income households, to administering early childhood education programs and Head Start funding. These cuts undermine our nation's ability to control infectious diseases, advance medical research, and ensure food and drug safety. Public health must be a top priority, and dismantling HHS's infrastructure endangers the well-being of all Americans. I urge you to vigorously oppose these damaging cuts and demand transparency from Secretary Kennedy on his plans for restructuring HHS. Please use your influence to protect public health by maintaining a robust HHS workforce and full funding for its life-saving programs.