Action center
The 91影库 and Molecular Biology recognizes the impact of the current political climate on the scientific community. 91影库is actively representing its members by engaging with policymakers, coalitions and other scientific societies to advocate for basic science research. Stay engaged with our work through this action center.
Recent actions
May 14
91影库members visit Capitol Hill and call for funding and agency support amidst uncertainty.
May 9
91影库submits written testimony for the House Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies FY26 appropriations hearing to request funding for the National Science Foundation.
May 6
Reaching a critical point: 91影库calls on Congress to re-establish U.S. as the leader in innovation
May 2
91影库and other leading life science organizations file an amicus brief in support of a suit calling for immediate restoration of funding for NIH MOSAIC program.
April 11
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April 8
91影库submits written testimony for the House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies FY26 appropriations hearing to request funding for the National Institutes of Health.
Feb. 19
91影库signs on to requesting a funding boost for NIH and legislative language preventing the administration from moving forward with changes to indirect cost reimbursement (the 15% indirect cost cap).
Feb. 10
91影库and its members urged Congress to restore research funding in a statement citing concerns and consequences on the proposed policy to cap facility and administrative (F&A) costs.
Feb. 4
91影库and its members urge national policymakers to support scientific innovation and to resume all essential communication with the scientific community.
Coalition letters
April 25
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March 18
March 13
Feb. 19
How-to guides
Social media advocacy
This toolkit will help you utilize social media to advocate for your research and the impact of basic science as a whole.
Advocate at the state level
Learn how to conduct a successful advocacy campaign in your state.
Meet with your legislators in person
Communicating directly with your elected officials is an important way to make your voice heard.
Write a letter to the editor
A letter to the editor of your local newspaper can be very effective at increasing public awareness of an issue important to your community.
Write a letter to your legislator
A letter or email is the most popular choice of communication with a congressional office.
Prepare a lab tour for your legislators
Hosting a member of Congress at your institution is an excellent way to demonstrate the importance of federal funding for scientific research.
Dos and donts for communicating with legislators
Helpful tips to make your meetings effective.