Washington DC Update News

Below are recent articles from the Washington DC Update newsletter, a weekly Family Voices newsletter that provides the latest on national policy affecting children/youth with special health care needs and their families, and also shares relevant resources and happenings in the field.

Upcoming Events List – August 2025

Learn more and register for all the events happening both virtually and across the nation. September 8 – 10 – Learn more and register for the NASHP Annual Conference 2025. The 38th Annual NASHP Conference will bring together state leaders from all 50 states and...

Lista de próximos eventos – agosto de 2025

Obtenga más información y regístrese para todos los eventos que se celebrarán tanto de forma virtual como en todo el país. 8 - 10 de septiembre - Para más información e inscribirse en la Conferencia Anual de la Academia Nacional de Política de Salud Pública 2025...

Looking Ahead at Government Funding

While Congress is still away on summer recess, conversations continue about government funding ahead of the September 30 deadline. The most likely outcome is a short-term continuing resolution (CR), although the length of the CR is currently unknown. Congress returns...

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