HIV Coalition Urges California to Backfill $60 Million in Federal-Level CDC Cuts
California's End the Epidemics coalition proposes a way to cover cuts from the federal government to HIV, STI, and LGBTQ funding.
Our Advocacy
Our Public Policy team works to pass legislation and secure funding that benefits people affected by HIV. We advocate at the local, state, and federal levels, in collaboration with coalitions such as the statewide End the Epidemics coalition.
To get in touch with SFAF’s Public Policy team, you can email publicpolicy@sfaf.org.
Areas of Focus
HIV AND HEALTH POLICY
We fight for policies that strengthen HIV prevention and care and improve health outcomes for marginalized communities.
SUBSTANCE USE
We advocate for policies and practices that improve the health and lives of people who use substances.
Public Policy News
CDC cuts, millions in NIH grants canceled, layoffs at HHS: Our quick summary recent news impacting HIV & LGBTQ+ services and health
Millions of dollars at a time, our Federal government is dismantling the public health infrastructure we rely on to end the HIV epidemic and improve LGBTQ+ health.
SFAF co-sponsors four state bills to protect PrEP access, improve HIV care, lower drug costs, and more
Here's a quick overview of the California bills co-sponsored by SFAF. Find out more, including how you can get involved.
Researchers and Advocates Rally Together to Defend HIV Funding and “Save Our Sciences”
Clinicians, researchers, and scientists gathered alongside advocates and community members to protest the Trump administration's cuts to critical HIV funding and programs.
Advocate and take action
Concerned about HIV, health justice, harm reduction, and overdose prevention? To get more involved with our policy and advocacy work, join our HIV Advocacy Network.