Washington, DC - This week, Rep. Frankel (FL-22) and Florida Democratic Reps. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (FL-25), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Frederica Wilson (FL-24), Darren Soto (FL-09), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), and Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) sent a letter to President Trump and HHS Secretary Kennedy, calling on them to reverse the sudden termination of nearly $2.5 billion in federal public health funding to Florida. This dangerous and disruptive cut is part of a nationwide rollback happening in every state across the country, jeopardizing lifesaving care and threatening the health and well-being of millions of Americans.

In the letter, the Florida Democratic Congressional Members expressed deep concern about the impact these cuts will have on crucial health services across the state.

“As Members of Congress representing the State of Florida, we write with deep concern about the recent termination of nearly $2.5 billion in critical federal public health grant funding to our state,” said the Members. “These grants support vital public health initiatives, including childhood immunizations, infectious disease control, mental health programs, and HIV prevention and treatment.”

“Public health should never be a casualty of political ideology,” continued the Members. “While we support transparency and accountability in government spending, abruptly terminating billions of dollars in grants creates confusion, undermines public health goals, and jeopardizes years of bipartisan investments in research and innovation.”

The Members urged the Trump Administration to immediately review and reinstate the grants, warning that failing to do so will have serious consequences for communities across Florida and the country.

“We urge an immediate review of the terminated grants and a reinstatement of funds. Our communities are counting on you to help them provide life-saving research, treatment, and care,” the Members concluded.

For full text of the letter, click here. 

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