Weekly Healthcare Policy Round-Up

In this week’s Health Policy Round-Up, ALF shares the most up to date news happening in Washington DC.

• On November 13^th the federal government re-opened after a 43-day shutdown. Earlier this week the Senate and House of Representatives passed a bipartisan funding bill through January 30^th, 2026, which was signed by President Trump Wednesday night. The bill provides funding for the following federal agencies through the end of September 2026, Legislative Branch, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Rural Development, and the Food and Drug Administration. Both chambers of Congress will be in session next week.
• Before the end of the year, show your support for liver patients and make your voice heard on Capitol Hill. You can advocate for improved coverage, access to care, and affordability for liver patients by completing our action alerts here!
• Save the Date for ALF’s Year-End Advocacy Briefing on Monday, December 8^th at 7PM ET/4PM PT. We will provide updates around current priorities, review accomplishments from the past year, and provide a preview of 2026. Sign up here!