More than 250 Organizations Urge the House to Prioritize Children’s Safety in FY26 DHS Appropriations Vote
March 5, 2026
CHN opposes HJ Res 139, the Balanced Budget Amendment resolution
CHN Staff,
March 18, 2026
Letter to Congress
A balanced budget amendment would be devastating in times of economic downturns or emergencies. It is a dangerous proposal that threatens human needs, economic stability, and our long-term fiscal health.
CHN opposes H.R. 1958’s harms to families and communities
CHN Staff,
March 18, 2026
Letter to Congress
Editor’s note: CHN sent this letter to all House of Representatives offices on March 18, 2026. The Coalition on Human Needs urges Members of Congress to vote no on H.R. 1958, the so-called Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026. CHN is a national coalition of organizations working to promote policies that ensure people with low incomes...
People look out for each other. It’s the government that’s letting us down.
Casey Tobias,
March 13, 2026
We need a government that works for all of us — no matter what we look like, what our zip code is, or what income we are able to earn.
Attacks on Medicaid Aging & Disability Care Are Cover for Cuts
Justice in Aging,
March 12, 2026
Blog post by Justice in Aging, a member of CHN
Over the past several weeks the Trump Administration has taken drastic actions that undermine and cut Medicaid programs, particularly services that enable older adults and people with disabilities to live at home and connected to their communities
Don’t End TPS for Our Immigrant Neighbors
Jordan Liz,
March 6, 2026
The Trump administration is trying to expel lawful immigrants to countries facing political turmoil — while also cutting aid and destabilizing them further.
