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AAMC Statement on Senate HELP Committee Markup of Health Care Legislation

The AAMC issued a statement on the July 2026 Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee markup.

  • July 22, 2026
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AAMC Statement on Duration of Status Final Rule

The AAMC issued a statement on the DHS final rule replacing the current Duration of Status policy with a fixed-term period of stay for learners and researchers.

  • July 17, 2026
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AAMC Submits Comment Letter to Office of Management and Budget

The AAMC submitted a comment letter to OMB opposing proposed changes to the Uniform Guidance that threaten patient health and U.S. research integrity.

  • July 10, 2026
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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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OSTP Releases Report and Recommendations for Reshaping Scientific Enterprise

The White House OSTP released a report, Science: A New Golden Age, and memorandum outlining recommendations for reshaping the U.S. scientific enterprise.

  • July 24, 2026
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CMS Issues Proposed Rule Implementing OBBBA Provider Tax Provisions

The CMS issued a proposed rule implementing the provider tax moratorium and phasedown provisions of the OBBBA.

  • July 24, 2026
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Senate HELP Postpones Vote to Confirm CDC Director

The Senate HELP Committee postponed its vote to confirm Erica Schwartz, MD, JD, as CDC Director as Chair Cassidy signaled support for the candidate.

  • July 24, 2026
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House Passes FY27 Continuing Resolution

The House passed a continuing resolution that would extend FY 2026 funding until Dec. 3.

  • July 24, 2026
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 AAMC-Supported Prior Authorization Bill Clears Full House Committee

The House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced a package of health care bills, including the AAMC-supported Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act.

  • July 24, 2026
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