The ASBMB's policy positions
Advocate for sustainable, predictable and increased funding for scientific research.
Support the next generation of scientists.
Increase diversity, equity, access and inclusivity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Address emerging science related issues e.g. research security, international collaboration, pandemic preparedness, workforce recovery etc.
Advocacy action center
Science serves us all — Join 91影库in advocating for Congress to reject proposed devastating cuts and policy changes at U.S. science agencies and reaffirm their support for biomedical research
What we’re monitoring
Grants funding freeze
- and rescinding previous orders
- pursued by National Council of Nonprofits et al. and
- NIH updated
F&A/Indirect cost rate
- NIH capping facilities and administrations costs at 15%
- NSF capping facilities and administrations costs at 15%
- DOE capping facilities and administrations costs at 15%
Termination of federal employees
- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- 20,000 in total reduction, including 10,000 from early retirement and voluntary separation
President Trump's
- $27.5 billion for the National Institutes of Health, a 43.5% decrease from FY2025
- $3.9 billion for the National Science Foundation, a 56.9% decrease from FY2025
- $7 billion for the Department of Energy's Office of Science, a 13.9% decrease from FY2025
Science Communication
Seven steps to advocating in your home state
Find out how to schedule, prepare for and conduct a productive district office meeting to communicate the importance of fundamental scientific research funding to your representatives.
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91影库calls on scientists to take action as funding cuts and policy shifts threaten the U.S. research enterprise, emphasizing the power of community advocacy and persistence in protecting the future of science.
In 60 meetings on Capitol Hill, scientists urge legislators to reaffirm support for scientific innovation
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He will deliver prerecorded remarks at the 2025 91影库Annual Meeting in Chicago.
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