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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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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Supported Letter to House and Senate Appropriations Committee Leaders on FY 2026 NIH Funding

AAMC joins 454 other organizations in the Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research in support of robust NIH funding.

  • Oct. 27, 2025
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On the Agenda In Washington

Scheduled hearings and meetings related to academic medicine.

  • Oct. 24, 2025
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AAMC, National Groups Urge DHS to Exempt Health Educators from H-1B Visa Fee

The AAMC joined the higher education community urging the DHS to exempt educators and higher education institutions from an H-1B visa fee.

  • Oct. 24, 2025
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AAMC, Higher Ed Community Oppose Compact Threatening Innovation, Academic Freedom

The AAMC joined higher education groups in urging withdrawal of a federal compact that would undermine academic freedom, innovation, and student opportunities.

  • Oct. 24, 2025
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AAMC Urges Revisions to ED Proposal to Change Admissions Data Collection Practices

The AAMC called on the Department of Education to revise proposed ACTS data rules, warning of administrative burdens, misinterpretation risks.

  • Oct. 24, 2025
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