Global Poverty Budget & Appropriations

Every year, Congress decides how to spend the money in the U.S. federal budget. RESULTS urges our lawmakers to support issues that build the foundation to end poverty – health, education, and economic opportunity.

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Global Poverty Budget & Appropriations Resources

Grassroots Spotlight

Persistence changes everything

During the first five years of our relationship with Republican Congressman Pete Sessions, we reached out in every possible way. We met with his staff five times in Washington, and three times in Dallas. We had a face-to-face meeting with him. We called him, emailed him, and sent him petitions and personal letters from constituents. In all that time, he only took one action toward our policy requests.

Feb 01st 2019 | Gavi | Global Child & Maternal Health | Global Fund to Fight AIDS-- TB & Malaria | Global Poverty Budget & Appropriations

Analysis & Commentary

Here’s what you accomplished in 2018!

As we close the books on 2018, I wanted to stop and take a minute to thank you for all you did to make it a hugely successful year.

Analysis & Commentary

What the heck is appropriations, and what’s it got to do with me?

How do you want Congress to spend your tax dollars? Now you get to tell them.

Jan 25th 2019 | Global Poverty Budget & Appropriations

Latest from the Hill

Some good news from Capitol Hill

Searching for a good news story out of Washington in 2018? We’ve finally got one.

Latest from the Hill

The FY18 Long Game: Maintains and Gains for RESULTS Global Poverty Issues

What you need to know is that after an incredibly unpredictable year, your persistent advocacy efforts have ensured that none of the core global anti-poverty accounts RESULTS advocates for were cut in the FY18 budget. In fact, some programs saw increases! Check out the blog to see more!

Mar 23rd 2018 | Global Poverty Budget & Appropriations

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Laser Talks (Global Poverty)

FY20 Global Appropriations Laser Talk

Ask your representatives and senators to request funding for global health and education programs.

Feb 15th 2019 | Global Fund to Fight AIDS-- TB & Malaria | Global Poverty Budget & Appropriations

Webinar (Global Poverty)

February 2019: Appropriations Season Has Begun

Guest Speaker: Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)

February 2019 Webinar Recording

February 2019 Global Poverty Slides (PDF)

February 2019 Global Poverty Slides (PPT)

Feb 08th 2019 | Global Poverty Budget & Appropriations

Training Webinar

Appropriations Basics Webinar

Feb 06th 2019 | Global Poverty Budget & Appropriations

Monthly Action Sheets (Global Poverty)

Feb 2019 Global Action - Appropriations

Write a Letter: Tell Congress what to prioritize in global health and education (Word Version)

Policy Background

FY20 Global Appropriations Memos

Jan 28th 2019 | Global Poverty Budget & Appropriations

Policy Background

Government Funding Cheat Sheet

The appropriations process is filled with jargon and acronyms that get thrown around on Capitol Hill. Bookmark this cheat-sheet of terms to use throughout the spring!

Jan 25th 2019 | Global Poverty Budget & Appropriations