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AAMC Statement on the Omission of Legislation to Reauthorize the Title VII Health Professions and Title VIII Nursing…

AAMC is disappointed that the House Energy and Commerce Committee did not include legislation that would reauthorize certain HRSA programs.

  • Sept. 22, 2025
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New AAMC Report Highlights How Robust Funding for NIH Would Save Lives

The AAMC releases new report on NIH funding and the threat to America's dominance in scientific discovery.

  • Sept. 18, 2025
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AAMC Memo on Effects of 2025 Federal Government Shutdown

Information and resources on anticipated effects of the shutdown on federal agencies and programs of importance to AAMC member institutions.

  • Oct. 1, 2025
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Trump Administration Executive Actions

A resource outlining recent Trump administration executive actions most likely to impact academic medicine.

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Letter to Senate Appropriators in Support of FY22 Funding for CDC’s Advanced Molecular Detection Program

The AAMC joined nearly 50 organizations urging Senate appropriators to provide $60 million for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advanced M

  • April 28, 2021
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AAMC Statement on Senate Introduction of the Opioid Workforce Act of 2021

AAMC issued the following statement on the Senate introduction of the Opioid Workforce Act of 2021.

  • April 27, 2021
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AAMC Urges President, Congress on Infrastructure Priorities

The AAMC urged the president and Congress to support research, workforce, public health preparedness, and health equity data in infrastructure legislation.

  • April 23, 2021
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Senate Reviews Bills to Address Competitiveness with China and Foreign Influence in U.S. Research

Senators marked up the Strategic Competition Act and introduced the Endless Frontier Act, two bills aimed at addressing competitiveness with China.

  • April 23, 2021
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Senate HELP Committee Holds Hearing on Foreign Influence in Biomedical Research

The Senate HELP Committee held an April 22 hearing on protecting U.S. biomedical research from undue foreign influence that included testimony from the NIH.

  • April 23, 2021
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