NAMI works with policymakers to advance priority issues and ensure that the voice of people affected by mental illness is considered in policymaking. Read NAMI’s recent letters to federal leaders, submitted comments and testimony and other resources.
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05/22/2025
Joint statement by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Inseparable, Mental Health America, National Alliance on Mental Illness, and The Kennedy Forum condemning Medicaid cuts and urging the Senate to safeguard access to mental health care and substance use treatment.05/12/2025
Joint statement with leading mental health and substance use disorder advocacy organizations, expressing disappointment at the Administration’s plans not to enforce, and then ultimately reconsider regulations that enforce the federal mental health parity law.05/09/2025
Regulatory comment opposing the ARHOME Medicaid Demonstration Project, as the proposed rule would impede the objectives of the Medicaid program.05/09/2025
Regulatory comment opposing the Arizona Medicaid Waiver Amendment Request, as the proposed rule would create unnecessary barriers to enrollment and access to care.05/08/2025
Letter to Congressional leaders, urging greater transparency and oversight regarding potential federal agency Reduction-in-Force and reorganization plans that would impact our nation’s scientific enterprise and public health infrastructure.05/05/2025
Letter with the Partnership to Protect Coverage expressing deep alarm and strong opposition to the devastating Medicaid cuts being considered for inclusion in the FY25 budget reconciliation package.04/25/2025
Letter calling on House and Senate appropriators to reject the proposed cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including the National Institutes of Health, that were included in the leaked copy of the HHS FY 2026 budget “Passback” document.04/25/2025
Letter to Congressional Leaders with Primary Care Collaborative urging rejections of proposals to cut Medicaid.04/17/2025
Letter urging Congress to robustly fund NIH at least $51.303 billion for FY 26.04/16/2025
Letter urging Congress to fund the FDA’s Neurology Drug Program at $5 million in FY 26.04/16/2025
Letter encouraging Congress to restore funding to $680 million for the BRAIN Initiative for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026.04/15/2025
Statement opposing the recent program funding rescissions and staffing cuts at SAMHSA and restructuring of HHS that could lead to additional weakening of critical substance use and mental health services.NAMI HelpLine is available M-F, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET. Call 800-950-6264,
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