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Sringe Exchange Funding Ban
This summer, the House of Representatives took a historic step by removing the ban on federal funding for needle and syringe exchange programs (SEPs).
Public health advocates, law enforcement agencies, mayors and service providers applauded this step to stand up for evidence-based public health practices.
But the Senate has not taken any action and the fate of syringe exchange will be decided in conference later this month.
Senators need to hear from President Obama that his Administration supports syringe exchange. Now is the time to urge President Obama to fulfill his campaign promise to end the ban on federal funding of syringe exchange.
| Sample Letter for Campaign |
Subject: Please urge Congress to lift the syringe exchange funding ban
Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,
From early on in the HIV/AIDS epidemic, syringe exchange programs have helped prevent new infections. The rates of HIV in injection drug users in Washington state is dramatically lower than the national average.
This summer, the House of Representatives took a historic step by removing the ban on federal funding for needle and syringe exchange programs.
Public health advocates, law enforcement agencies, mayors and service providers applauded this step to stand up for evidence-based public health practices.
But the Senate has not taken any action and the fate of syringe exchange will be decided in conference later this month.
Senators need to hear from you Mr. President! They need to hear that your administration supports syringe exchange. Now is the time to fulfill your campaign promise to end the ban on federal funding of syringe exchange.
Sincerely,
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