AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVector Control in D.C.: A new Trump executive order targets ticks and mosquitoes in Washington, D.C., aiming to cut mosquito populations by 90% and ticks by 50% by 2028, using non-chemical and tech-enabled methods plus landscaping and drainage changes. Tickborne Disease Funding: The Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act was signed into law, renewing federal support for tickborne disease prevention, including CDC grants and Regional Centers of Excellence. Eczema Care Access: The National Eczema Association released a CDC-funded “State of Atopic Dermatitis” report with new national and state baselines, highlighting gaps in diagnosis, specialist availability, and treatment patterns. Mental Health Advocacy: Fountain House and Clubhouse International held a congressional advocacy day in D.C. to push for federal support of Clubhouse community programs for people with serious mental illness. Public Health & Housing: Purple Heart Homes is building a modular home on the National Mall for an aging veteran, spotlighting fast, visible pathways to permanent housing. SNAP Updates: New SNAP benefit amounts and eligibility rules take effect Oct. 1, with most households seeing slight increases tied to cost-of-living adjustments.
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