Press Releases

Gillibrand, Bennet Announce Guidelines For ‘Health Force’ Program And Call For Equitable Hiring In Underserved Communities

Historic American Rescue Plan Included $7.66 Billion Public Health Workforce, Modeled After Health Force, To Expand The Nation’s Public Health Jobs And Infrastructure And Aid Vaccine Distribution; As Administration Implements Relief Package, Senators Outline Congressional Intent For Landmark Health Force To Guarantee Equitable, Efficient, And Sustainable Program

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Senators Gillibrand, Sanders, And Casey Call On FCC To Swiftly Expand Access To Essential 2-1-1 Program To Thousands Of Vulnerable Americans Who Lack Consistent Cell Service

Since The Start Of The Pandemic, 2-1-1 Call Centers Have Reported 248% Increase In Call Volume Related To Food And Housing Insecurity And Public Health Information; While 9-1-1 And Other Emergency Calls Are Guaranteed Without An Active Contract With A Telecommunication Carrier, The Senators Argue That 2-1-1 Is An Additional Lifeline For Many Vulnerable Americans And Must Be Accessible To Those Who Lack A Service Provider, Or When WiFi Calling Is The Only Option

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