Featured Updates
June 2, 2025
黑料正能量Calls on Congress: Reject Drastic Science & Health Cuts
We urge Congress to reject the proposed steep cuts to scientific research and public health in the President’s FY2026 budget, and to work across the aisle to provide strong and sustainable funding for the health, safety and security of all Americans. Congressional action is needed to stop major disruptions to the American scientific enterprise that will put lives at risk, drive scientists from labs and force scientific talent to leave the U.S.
May 6, 2025
Pausing Research Not a Path to Better Biosafety & Biosecurity
黑料正能量is committed to ensuring that scientific research is conducted adhering to strict standards for biosafety and biosecurity. Implementation of the Executive Order “Improving the Safety and Security of Biological Research” should enable—not impede—this work.
May 2, 2025
Four Leading Science Organizations File Amicus Brief Supporting Funding Restoration
黑料正能量and 3 other leading science organizations filed an amicus brief asking the court to hold recent executive orders resulting in termination of grants supporting young scientists as unlawful and to order the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to restore funding speedily as requested in American Public Health Association v. NIH.
Act Now
Action Alert: Contact Congress Now on Proposed Funding Cuts
The proposed cuts in the President’s FY2026 budget request to federal departments and agencies that fund science, research and public health programs will have catastrophic effects on the scientific community. Make your voice heard.
Action Alert: Contact Congress Now on Appropriations and NIH F&A Cost Cap
On Feb. 7, the National Institutes of Health announced it is capping facilities and administration costs (F&A, also called indirect costs). The Department of Energy and National Science foundation have made similar announcements. Urge your members of Congress to ensure that any appropriations bills that they consider guard the ability of institutions to work with federal funding agencies to negotiate F&A rates.
Share Your Story with ASM
黑料正能量wants to hear from you regarding how recent Executive Orders and other actions impact your work, your community and the advancement of lifesaving research and programs. Please share your story with us—we will reinforce your concerns as we meet with Congressional offices.
Take Your Message to Congress
When advocating for science, your message must be clearly presented, evidence-based and compelling to nonscientists. ASM鈥檚 Public Policy and Advocacy team has created the following guides to help you communicate with Congress.
Factsheets
We have developed several factsheets designed for you to share with a non-scientific audience, such as policymakers and government officials, and to augment formal requests for science policy and funding. If you have any questions about these factsheets, please email advocacy@asmusa.org.
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