Featured Updates
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.
Aug. 28, 2025
Purge of CDC Leadership Poses Serious Public Health Threat
The departure of top leaders from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) poses a serious threat to public health. This is a direct threat to the health and safety of the American people. This exodus comes at a critical moment, as the nation heads into flu season and faces ongoing infectious disease threats. A strong CDC, guided by science and public health expertise, is essential to the health security of the nation.
Act Now
Action Alert: Tell Congress to End the Government Shutdown
Congress needs to set aside their differences to open the Federal government and fund federal research, or risk negative impacts to public health and scientific advancement. Inconsistent or postponed funding also deprives the American people of the necessary services that federal agencies provide. 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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