NACCHO’s Podcast from Washington: Update on FY27 Labor-HHS Bill and North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services’ Collaborative Stockpiling System
Release Date: 06/11/2026
NACCHO’s Podcast from Washington: Update on FY27 Labor-HHS Bill and North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services’ Collaborative Stockpiling System
The NACCHO Podcast Series
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info_outlineWashington, DC, June 11, 2026 —This month’s podcast episode from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) includes a brief overview of key public health funding included in the House of Representatives’ the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) Appropriations bill, which was voted out of the subcommittee, has since passed the full committee on a party line vote, setting it up for a vote on the House floor. The Senate version has yet to be released. Speakers also shared resources related to the ongoing Andes virus and Ebola outbreaks, in addition to a New World screwworm detection.
On June 24, NACCHO will host a webinar, “Engaging Your Members of Congress”, where participants will learn how they can educate policymakers on the critical role local health departments play in communities and how recent changes at the federal level have impacted public health across the country.
Later in the program (7:56), Tim Wiedrich, Director of the Health Response and Licensure Section at North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services and guest speaker at the 2026 Preparedness Summit, joined the podcast to discuss the state’s model for building and deploying a medical cache, which is available to public health agencies and health care entities across the state during and outside of emergencies. Wiedrich explained that this statewide model ensures that, when a need arises, operations such as logistics, transportation, and supply distribution are already aligned across sectors, aiding in a timely and effective response. He also explained that having uniform protocols across jurisdictions, having access to trained staff, and involving stakeholders in the planning process, including local health department and emergency management, are all necessary steps in building a strong system for stockpile management and distribution.
Read more about North Dakota’s approach to strengthening response efforts across the state in a special feature by Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO).
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