Families USA

06/19/2026

Today, Families USA is celebrating by honoring Opal Lee, who led the effort to have this day recognized as a federal holiday! We will always fight to make sure that everyone has the health care that they need.

06/18/2026

We are nearing the one-year anniversary since the Republican-led Congress passed nearly $1 trillion in health care cuts — the biggest in history. 
 
As states grapple with those cuts, they must also pass their budgets. While in Wisconsin, Executive Director Anthony Wright broke down how the state must make hard choices, risking the coverage of over 54,000 Wisconsinites.
 
Read our blog at the link in our bio to learn how states across the country are responding to the most drastic cuts.

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Last week, Families USA staff joined public health leaders, policymakers, and advocates at the APHA Policy Action Institute to spread the message of — our campaign that asks candidates how they will hold health care corporations accountable and lower health care costs.

Thank you to the American Public Health Association for hosting this insightful event. We look forward to continued partnership to drive meaningful change and shape the future of public health!

06/17/2026

Millions of Americans struggle every month to afford the medications they need to stay healthy.

Today, Senate HELP Committee members on both sides of the aisle took meaningful action to change that — advancing legislation to lower drug costs and increase competition in the prescription drug market. Bipartisan progress on drug pricing is possible. We're urging lawmakers to keep the momentum going.

Executive Session on June 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM

06/16/2026

is a celebration 🎉 — and this year, we’re honoring LGBTQ+ leaders who fought tirelessly for accessible and equitable health care for all. Each of the figures profiled in our new blog overcame discrimination and dismissal to make access to health care safer and more equitable for everyone — and their example is exactly what we need in this moment, as we fight against sustained attacks against the LGBTQ+ community. They inspire us this month and beyond to continue fighting through the challenges that still stand between us and true health care freedom and equity for all. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Learn more in our new blog: https://familiesusa.org/resources/celebrating-key-lgbtq-figures-in-health-care/

06/16/2026

Health care costs are out of control. We’re asking candidates across the country: “What are you going to do about it?” Join Stop the Bleed. stopthebleed.familiesusa.org

06/16/2026

Across the country, America’s families are sounding the alarm: the cost of health care is too high, the system is too complex, and relief is desperately needed.
 
Congress must act now to hold corporate health systems accountable for charging excessive prices and to lower health costs for American families.

06/15/2026

We were honored to present at the Doctors for America National Leadership Conference about the power of storytelling — a crucial tool for physician health advocates, putting a human face on the fight for health justice. Thank you so much to Doctors for America for including us in this meaningful event. We look forward to working together to uplift more provider stories in the future.

06/15/2026

14 years ago today, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) gave young immigrants protected status in the U.S. Today, "Dreamers" are vital and valued members of our communities who live without a pathway to permanent residency or citizenship — and their status is continuously threatened.

Learn more and take action for Dreamers on the 14th anniversary of DACA at https://homeishere.us

Our Home is Here DACA protects immigrant communities from deportation and allows countless individuals to support our families. Protect Immigrants The Home Is Here Coalition is fighting to protect DACA recipients and all immigrant communities. DACA recipients are our nurses, teachers, coworkers, and...