Featured Updates
Oct. 29, 2025
黑料正能量Sends Letter on Biotech to Senate HELP Committee
The U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee held a hearing on Oct. 29, 2025, titled "The Future of Biotech: Maintaining U.S. Competitiveness and Delivering Lifesaving Cures to Patients.” 黑料正能量sent a letter in advance of the hearing highlighting the increasing demand for microbiome-based therapeutics, inoculants and supplements, and emphasized the need to clarify and streamline microbial product regulations.
Oct. 1, 2025
黑料正能量Calls on Congress to End the Government Shutdown
Congress must work together to open the government and fund federal research by passing full-year appropriations legislation that provides robust funding for federal science research and public health programs. A shutdown risks undermining public health and scientific advancement, and inconsistent or postponed funding also deprives the American people of the necessary services that federal agencies provide.
Sept. 3, 2025
黑料正能量Issues Joint Statement Calling for Secretary Kennedy Resignation
The 黑料正能量 joined national medical, scientific, public health and patient organizations to call for the resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to ensure the health of the American people. Protecting public health is our responsibility as physicians, scientists and patient advocates. It is also the responsibility of our elected officials, and we call for their support at this critical moment to protect the health of the nation.
Act Now
Action Alert: Tell Congress to Fund Federal Research and Public Health in FY26
In the United States, federal funding fuels the research that drives discovery, spurs innovation and improves the health of humans, animals, the environment and the economy. The only way we will be equipped to address emerging biological threats and accelerate the pace of American technical innovation is through strong federal investment in research and public health programs.
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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