On Friday evening, January 30, the Senate passed a 5 bill Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026) spending package that includes funding for global and domestic HIV programs! As a result of substantial pressure from constituents and advocacy groups nationwide, the White House, Senate Republican Leadership, and Senate Democrats agreed to limit the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding to two weeks. During this two-week period, the White House and Congress are expected to develop an agreement on DHS oversight and policy changes related to ICE and immigration enforcement.

The Senate bill must now go back to the House of Representatives for final passage, with a vote in the House maybe as early as Monday, February 2. We need your help now! Please to urge Representatives to:

Pass the final FY26 spending bill package that:

  1. Fully funds access to health care and supports for people living with and vulnerable to HIV in the U.S. and globally. 


  2. Limits funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to only 2 weeks while leaders develop important guardrails and reforms for ICE and related immigration enforcement.

Act Now by Calling Your Representative:

  • How to call:

    • Call the Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121.
    • Ask for your Representative by name.

Suggested Call Script:

Please feel free to change the script below as needed to best reflect your lived experience and/or jurisdiction.

  1. Hi, my name is [YOUR NAME] and I’m a constituent [living/working/caring for people] in your state.
     

  2. I urge [Representative NAME] to vote for the final 5 bill FY26 spending package that:

    • Fully funds domestic and global HIV programs to ensure that people living with or vulnerable to HIV have access to critical treatment, prevention, care and supports needed to survive and live healthier lives, and

    • Limits funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to only 2 weeks while leaders develop important guardrails and reforms for ICE and related immigration enforcement.



  3. Thank you for your time and consideration of these pressing issues for our nation.

Please note: If you call a Representative’s office and leave a voicemail, please state your full street address to ensure your call is counted.

Please call now through Monday, and encourage others to do the same, thanks!

This action alert was originally released January 31, 2026, by Save HIV Funding. It is republished with permission.