YWCA USA

Budget/Appropriations

In support of expanding the charitable deduction to non-itemizers, strengthening the charitable giving incentive, and preserving the charitable 501 (c) (3) status of social service nonprofits. In opposition to the unintended consequences of raising excise taxes on social service providers and decreasing charitable contribution limits for business entities that support social service nonprofits. In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, Head Start, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of expanding the long-term availability of quality childcare and helping providers maintain and strengthen their workforce. In support of funding a sustainable workforce environment to meet the needs of children in child care and early education settings and prevent unaddressed trauma. In support of investments in the child care and Head Start workforce. In support of investments in the workforce that address and prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking and other forms of violence. In support of H.R. 909, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, which stabilizes the Crime Victims Fund by allowing deposits into the fund through FY 2029 by using funds from the False Claims Act. In support of S.1892, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, which stabilizes the Crime Victims Fund by allowing deposits into the fund through September 30, 2030, by using funds from the False Claims Act. In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for the Social Services Block Grant. And in opposition to reducing funding for or eliminating the Social Services Block Grant. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. And in opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. And in opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In support of providing $1.9 billion for VOCA programs in FY26 to address the urgent needs of victims of crime. And in opposition to any proposals to use VOCA funds for other Department of Justice (DOJ) programs, as this diverts critical resources away from direct services for victims. In support of a continued federal funding stream from VOCA for tribes. Individuals on tribal lands experience disproportionately high rates of domestic and sexual violence and need funding for victim services. In support of fully funding Violence Against Women Act programs in FY26. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in the FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. In support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness assistance program (also known as the DV/SA Bonus Funds), funds for survivor-specific housing resources, including rapid rehousing. In support of dedicated funds for survivor-specific housing, including rapid rehousing. In support of funding for training and technical assistance on the implementation of housing protections for survivors. In support of funding to staff and support the Office of Gender-Based Violence Office at HUD led by a VAWA Director. In support of allocating $75 million for HUDs Continuum of Care Homeless Program to help survivors access safe, affordable housing and rebuild their lives. In support of providing $15 million in FY26 for domestic violence and sexual assault training and technical assistance, and to implement VAWA. In support of providing resources to support the Office on Gender-Based Violence. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking for immigrant survivors. In support of investments in the FY26 Homeland Security bill, as well as the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bill. to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. At least an additional $3.65 billion for CCDBG (a total of at least $12.4 billion) to expand the base CCDBG budget and support states in making targeted investments to their child care systems. Additional funding will allow states to provide more families with vouchers, support and retain the child care workforce, and increase access and options for parents. An additional $1.94 billion for Head Start (a total of at least $14.91 billion) to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in line with inflation; fund the demonstrated need for Head Start and the expansion of Early Head Start, allow programs to address pressing local needs, and support long overdue renovation, maintenance, and repair of facilities. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevent and Services Act (FVPSA) at $500 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In opposition to cutting the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs. And in support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Rural Grant Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)Fund Cap at $1.9 billion. In support of the Social Service Block Grant (SSBG). And in support of protecting and maintaining full funding for Social Service Block Grant (SSBG)and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Projects grant program at $75 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts or elimination of the program. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services And in opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1), in opposition to all provisions including cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, harmful programmatic changes to these programs, expanding SNAP work requirements to parents of children aged seven or older and single adults up to age 64, shifting SNAP administrative and benefit costs to states, triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid. In opposition to all SNAP provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing benefits, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting cots to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in SNAP. In opposition to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the inclusion of a non-itemized charitable deduction for taxpayers up to $150 for individuals and $300 for married couples in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In support of funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by the Department of Education, including funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of FY 26 funding the Community Development Block Grant. In opposition to the Senates proposed $200 million cut to HUDs Community Development Block Grant in FY26. In support of funding the Community Development Block Grant at $3.3 billion In support of Congress including language in a forthcoming appropriations bill directing HUD to renew all Continuum of Care (CoC) grants expiring in calendar year 2026 for a full year. In support of including language in FY26 appropriations to renew all CoC grants expiring in2026 for a 12-month period. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start and Early Head Start, Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPSA), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services and programs, Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund for FY 2026. In support of Congress providing $2.05 Billion for the Victims of Crime Act( VOCA) Fund cap. In support of Congress providing a 12-mont extension of Continuum of Care (CoC) FY 24 contracts. In support of the Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 6938) setting the VOCA Cap Fund at $1.9 billion and allocating $720 million for VAWA. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start and Early Head Start, the Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPSA), and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services and programs, and the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $8.83 billion for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), $12.35 billion for the Head Start program, $245 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA)and $52 million for the HUD CoC program. In support the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) establishing a process for HUD to fund FY 2025 CoC grants if awards are not issued under a new NOFO. In support of Congress to moving forward with the remaining five FY 26 spending bills to avoid major impacts on local programs which provide survivor services and prevention programming, while opposing Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP until there has been full transparency and accountability for their actions and the violence, abuses, and killings in American communities and in immigration detention centers stop. In opposition to Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP. In support of Congress using its power of the purse to send an unequivocal message that the Administration must take immediate, concrete, and meaningful steps toward accountability and reform. In support of Congress continuing the strong, bipartisan support for the Child Care and Development Block Grant program, and building upon efforts to increase access to affordable, quality child care. In support of Congress/leaders acting with urgency to ensure that the Administration for Children and Families disburses CCDF funding without further disruption, while working in partnership with states as they deliver CCDF funding efficiently and responsibly. In support of federal funding for child care, early learning, and programs addressing domestic violence in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of support for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), and the Continuum of Care (COC) program in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of robust investments in the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) and related LHHS funded programs in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $500 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), $30 million for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, $35 million for the Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program, $100 million for the Rape Crisis Services, Partnerships and Resources program, $100 million for the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Injury Center, $26 million for the DELTA Prevention Program, $20 million for the Violence Against Women Health Initiative, $2 million for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),and language being included in any final appropriations bill related to violence against women. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Bonus (DV/SA Bonus) program set aside from the Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness program at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the FY2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill at $75 million, $15 million set-aside for training and technical assistance, and the Appropriations Committee including designated funding for implementation and training and technical assistance, and the following language be included in any final FY 27 appropriations bill related to violence against women. In support of Congress defending its constitutional authority over federal spending and to ensure that federal agencies carry out funding decisions as written. In support of Congress remaining vigilant in opposing federal funding delays or pauses by the Administration that are not grounded in clear legal requirements and considering possible language in the FY27 appropriations bills to address this. In support of Congress ensuring the Administration obligates and expends federal funds consistent with congressional directives and statutory timelines. In support of increased funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. In support of investments in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. And in support of including language in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to prevent the Department of Justice (DOJ) from consolidating the work of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) and urging the Department to release funding in a timely manner. In support of providing $2 billion for VOCA programs in FY27 to address the urgent needs of victims of crime. And in opposition to proposals to use VOCA funds for other Department of Justice (DOJ)programs. In support of Congress prioritizing investments to reach the most vulnerable survivors, including funding for LGBTQ+ survivors. In support of Congress fully funding all VAWA programs in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill. In support of all Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) programs. In support of investments in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill to address violence against women. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill. In support of providing $500 million in funding for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill. In support of providing $35 million in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill for the Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program at the Office on Family Violence Prevention and Services to support survivors who urgently need culturally specific services that address the nexus of domestic violence and sexual assault with other health outcomes. In support of $26 million in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill for the Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancements and Leadership Through Alliances (DELTA; HHS/CDC). In support of $100 million in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill for the Rape Prevention and Education Grants (RPE) (HHS/CDC) formula grants. In support of $30 million in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, StrongHearts Native Helpline, and Abused Deaf Womens Advocacy Services. In support of $2 million in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill to address Intimate Partner Violence/Public Health Partnerships/Project Catalyst at Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). In support of investments in the FY27 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill to address violence against women to address violence against women. In support of $75 million for HUDs Continuum of Care Homeless Program to help survivors access safe, affordable housing and rebuild their lives, $15 million for domestic violence and sexual assault training and technical assistance and to implement the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and $600,000 to support the Office on Gender-Based Violence at HUD in the FY27 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security Bill and FY 27Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of Congress ensuring that no funds are used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief. In support of Congress urging the recapture of unallocated U visas to assist in alleviating the significant backlog of nearly 239,000 primary petitioners and an additional 158,000 family members awaiting U visas by cutting the backlog by almost half, helping eligible victims of crime to obtain stabilizing benefits and facilitating family reunification. In opposition to cuts to federal affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs in any final Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 spending bills. In support of Congress including language in all Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills that block any attempt by the executive branch to withhold, rescind, or otherwise cut congressionally approved funding. In support of robust, reliable funding for affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs is needed to address the growing affordable housing and homelessness crisis in our communities. In support of Congress enacting spending bills that ensure the highest amount of funding possible for affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs in FY 2027, and to reject any harmful proposals to cut these vital investments. In support of Congress including robust funding and targeted report language in the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill to maintain housing stability for people with disabilities. In support of Congress including report language to establish clear guardrails and oversight that protect housing stability for people with disabilities in supportive housing. In opposition to FY 2027 House appropriations bills language that would prohibit the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs or to advance so-called divisive concepts or critical race theory. In support of Congress rejecting riders in and amendments to Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills prohibiting the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts, which will hinder the federal governments ability to serve all people fairly and uphold its commitment to fairness, equal opportunity, and civil rights. In support of adequate funding for Election Security Grants in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget, specifically, allocating $825 million in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, to states and localities in a FY27 government funding bill. In support of the Senate brining to the floor and passing the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act (CVFSA) H.R. 909/S.1892.