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AAMC Statement on the President’s Budget Request for FY 2027

AAMC reacts to the release of the President's budget for FY 2027.

  • April 3, 2026
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How Visa Policies Help Address Health Care Workforce Shortages and Advance Medical Breakthroughs

Two-page fact sheet detailing how J-1 and H-1B visa holders serve as an important complement within the health workforce, helping to fill gaps in the shortage.

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Biomedical Research
Tracking NIH Funding

Explore NIH grant funding data, including funding trends, funding by IC, new and competing awards, and multiyear funding, updated throughout the fiscal year.

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Trump Administration Executive Actions

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

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Washington Highlights
Department of Education Issues Final Rule With Student Aid Restrictions

On May 1, the Department of Education issued a rule implementing student aid provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

  • May 1, 2026
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House Subcommittee Approves FY27 NSF Spending Bill

The House CJS subcommittee held an April 30 markup and approved their FY 2027 spending bill, which includes funding for the NSF.

  • May 1, 2026
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On the Agenda In Washington

Scheduled hearings and meetings related to academic medicine.

  • May 1, 2026
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AAMC Submits Statement on Hospital Affordability at Ways and Means Hearing

The AAMC submitted a statement for the record on hospital affordability prior to an April 28 Ways and Means Committee hearing.

  • May 1, 2026
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Ways and Means Statement on Hospital Affordability

The AAMC submitted a statement for the record on hospital affordability to the House Ways and Means Committee.

  • April 28, 2026
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