Take Action in Support of Federal Research Funding
ASH continues to lead advocacy on behalf of hematologists in Washington as the new Administration issues executive orders and Congress moves to begin the process of drafting fiscal year (FY) 2026 spending bills, including federal research funding. ASH is calling on you to help support this critical advocacy.
With funding for the remainder of fiscal year (FY) 2025 now set, Congress will soon turn its attention to begin the process of assembling spending bills for FY 2026. As Congress works to set FY 2026 funding levels for NIH and other important research and public health programs, lawmakers need to hear from constituents about the impact this funding has on the development of cures and treatments for serious diseases. Additionally, Congress needs to hear about how executive actions impacting research and public health issued by President Trump have created uncertainty, confusion, and extreme concern among the research community.
Please take the following steps to help:
Share Your Story – Take ASH’s anonymous survey about how recent executive orders have affected patients with hematologic conditions and hematology research. ASH plans to share these real-world examples with members of Congress and the Administration.
Involve Your Patients – Congress needs to hear from patients and patient advocacy groups about funding for medical research and how critical NIH-funded research is to the development of new medical treatments for patients with blood diseases. Invite your patients to participate in ASH's patient advocacy campaign to send a letter to their Senators and Representative.
Contact Congress – Enter your information below to quickly send a message to your elected officials about the importance of sustained funding for NIH and other federal health programs. Please modify the letter to provide examples of why this funding is so important in your district and state. Make an even bigger impact by calling your Member of Congress and sharing the key points outlined below. Connect with your elected officials through the United States Capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121.