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Bullet policy, statements · Jan 07, 2026

AIBS Endorses Letter on Changes to US Childhood Immunization Schedule

In response to recent policy changes on the US childhood immunization schedule, AIBS joined 70 other scientific and medical organizations in a letter urging federal public health leaders to reaffirm their commitment to a transparent, evidence-based immunization policy process.
Bullet policy, statements · Dec 10, 2025

AIBS Joins Call for Evidence Based CDC Guidance

In response to the recent CDC website update implying a possible link between vaccines and autism, AIBS joined other organizations representing the scientific and medical community in a letter to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions expressing deep concern.
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Bullet policy, statements · Dec 05, 2025

AIBS Joins Letter in Support of FY 2026 Funding for NOAA

AIBS joined other members of Friends of NOAA in a letter to lawmakers urging passage of full FY 2026 appropriations and funding for NOAA at no less than $6.1 billion, as proposed in the Senate bill.
Bullet policy, statements · Dec 05, 2025

AIBS Joins Letter in Support of STEM Education at NSF

AIBS joined 44 other scientific societies and organizations in urging Congress to fund NSF at the highest level possible in FY 2026 appropriations and direct sustained funding for the STEM EDU Directorate.
Bullet policy, statements · Nov 12, 2025

AIBS Joins Letter in Support of Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences at NSF

AIBS joined 57 other organizations in a letter urging congressional appropriators to provide the National Science Foundation with the highest possible funding level in fiscal year 2026 and to support sustained investment in the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate.
Bullet policy, statements · Sep 29, 2025

AIBS Joins Comments Opposing DHS Proposal on International Students

Coalition urges DHS to withdraw its proposal to replace “Duration of Status” for F-1 and J-1 visa holders with fixed terms and extensions, warning it would deter international talent, strain agency capacity, and impose major economic costs.