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Position Statements


The ×î´ó×ÊÔ´ Position Statement program is designed to engage ×î´ó×ÊÔ´ members in shaping the organization’s advocacy and  priorities. Through the development of these Position Statements, ×î´ó×ÊÔ´ aims to identify and articulate policy recommendations on topics of particular interest to our members and the broader immunology community. ×î´ó×ÊÔ´ will share these recommendations with appropriate audiences—including Members of Congress and federal agencies like the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—to help policymakers make informed, evidence-based decisions about federal science policy.

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Statements

 

Biomedical Research Funding: National Institutes of Health (NIH)

August 22, 2025

The ×î´ó×ÊÔ´ fiscal year (FY) 2026 funding recommendation for NIH. This position statement outlines NIH’s essential role in improving human health, fueling the economy, and maintaining U.S. global competitiveness and national security. ×î´ó×ÊÔ´ urges Congress to provide NIH with at least $51.3 billion and the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases with at least $7.29 billion for FY 2026.

Biomedical Research Funding: Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H)

August 22, 2025

The ×î´ó×ÊÔ´ fiscal year (FY) 2026 funding recommendation for ARPA-H. This position statement emphasizes ARPA-H’s unique mission of advancing transformative healthcare through high-risk, high reward research projects. ×î´ó×ÊÔ´ urges Congress to provide ARPA-H with at least $1.7 billion for FY 2026 and to maintain ARPA-H as an independent entity.

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