Lobby Day 2026

ACH's 2026 Policy Asks

On March 12, 2026, Advocates for Community Health (ACH) will host our 5th Annual Lobby Day on Capitol Hill. These resources are provided for health center leaders, board members, partners, and advocates who would like to join the effort in person or virtually, and amplify our collective voice in support of community health centers.

Thank You for Investing in Community Health Centers

We appreciate Congress increasing funding for the Community Health Center Fund (CHCF) to $4.6 billion annually in 2026, along with increased support for the National Health Service Corps and the Teaching Health Centers Graduate Medical Education program.

1. Strengthen Health Center Funding

• Increase the CHCF to $7.87 billion annually for at least three years.
• Provide $2.88 billion in FY2027 discretionary funding for the Health Center Program.

Community health centers are a proven investment — saving up to $13 for every $1 invested in primary care, reducing costly emergency visits, and strengthening local economies. With more than one-third of Americans lacking adequate access to primary care, sustained funding is essential.

2. Protect and Reform the 340B Drug Discount Program

• Pass comprehensive 340B reform that increases transparency and accountability while protecting the safety net.
• Cosponsor H.R. 7391, the Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act, to preserve upfront 340B discounts for health centers.

340B savings are reinvested directly into patient care — keeping rural clinics open, expanding telehealth, operating mobile units, and providing transportation and other enabling services. Any reform must strengthen — not destabilize — the safety net.

Can’t make it to DC in-person? Join ACH’s Virtual Lobby Day on March 12, 2026! Call your member of Congress using ACH’s toll-free advocacy hotline (number will be updated shortly).

The Bottom Line

Community health centers are community-owned, patient-governed, and mission-driven. They deliver high-quality, cost-effective care in rural, urban, and underserved communities nationwide.

Congress must act to strengthen, stabilize, and sustain America’s health center network.

ACH Health Center Advocacy Hotline

Dial & Connect Directions:

• Call ACH’s toll-free advocacy hotline at 1-877-ACH-2015
• You will hear a short, recorded message explaining the advocacy call to action and prompting you to take the next step
• Enter your home zip code to be connected to your members of Congress
• At this time, you may first choose one of your two senators or your representative
• Once you connect with the first congressional office and leave your message, stay on the line after the office hangs up, to choose your next elected official and be directly connected
• Complete this process three (3) times, to connect with each of your congressional members. The advocacy message is the same for all senators and House members.

Advocate Call Script:
Hello, my name is [advocate name], and I am from [health center name] Community Health Center in [city/town] as part of Advocates for Community Health’s Virtual Hill Day. I’m calling to ask for the [Senator/Representative]’s support for community health centers.

We are grateful Congress increased funding for the Community Health Center Fund to $4.6 billion in 2026, along with increased support for the National Health Service Corps and Teaching Health Centers.

I’m calling today to urge continued support in two key areas:

1. Strengthen Health Center Funding
Please increase the Community Health Center Fund to $7.87 billion annually for at least three years and provide $2.88 billion in appropriations in FY2027. Health centers are a proven investment — saving money while expanding access to primary care.

2. Protect the 340B Drug Discount Program
Please support comprehensive 340B reform that protects health centers and cosponsor H.R. 7391 [House Members of Congress only] to ensure health centers can continue receiving upfront 340B discounts. These savings are reinvested directly into patient care.

At our health center, these policies mean [brief local example – keeping a clinic open, expanding services, hiring providers, etc]. I ask [Senator/Representative] to do everything possible to support community health centers and the primary care workforce. Can you please pass my message along?

Thank you for your time and for your support of community health centers. I’m happy to provide any additional information your office may need.

If Leaving a Voicemail (Short Version)

Hi, this is [Name] from [City/Organization]. I’m calling to urge support for increased funding for the Community Health Center Fund and the protection of the 340B program including H.R. 7391. Thank you for supporting community health centers.