The federal government faces a potential shutdown unless a funding agreement is reached. Additionally, key health programs such as telehealth waivers, community health center funding, the Special Diabetes Program, and other vital health extenders will expire or face funding lapses on December 31, 2024, without congressional action. These programs are critical to patient care, public health, and nutrition security.

As a Registered Dietitian, your voice is essential in urging Congress to act now to prevent a government shutdown and secure extensions for these vital programs. A shutdown would jeopardize federal nutrition initiatives like SNAP, WIC, and Child Nutrition Programs, putting millions of vulnerable families, children, and patients at risk.

The Academy’s team in Washington, D.C. is working to highlight the significant impacts a shutdown would have on Academy members, health care systems, and nutrition programs. But we need your help!

Take action today by contacting your members of Congress and emphasizing the urgency of funding these programs and preventing disruptions to health and nutrition services. Let’s work together to protect the well-being of our communities and ensure these programs remain uninterrupted.