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To ensure science agencies receive robust funding and federal policies are aligned behind securing faster medical and public health progress, your representatives in Congress need to hear from you.
Click on the links and “Take Action” buttons below and follow the steps to contact your elected officials and encourage them to fight for robust support of science, fast-paced medical progress, and advances in public health.
Your actions make a difference! In the last year, over 7,300 emails have been sent to members of Congress urging the importance of funding for research.
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Fight for Scientific Progress
As the end of the 2024 Fiscal Year approaches on September 30, Congress has yet to finalize the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) budget. To prevent a government shutdown, lawmakers must pass a continuing resolution (CR) this month to temporarily extend current funding while they negotiate FY25 funding levels. However, some members of Congress are advocating for a long-term CR of six months or more and disagreements over proposed legislation and additional funding priorities increase the risk of a deadlock. If a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on the CR isn’t reached, a government shutdown could occur. Use the “Take Action” button below to urge your elected representatives to work together to prevent a shutdown and expedite the completion of the budget process.