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Bullet policy · Jan 26, 2026

Latest Public Policy Report

The latest Public Policy Report has been released. Congress advances final FY 2026 spending package, NIH halts funding for human fetal tissue research, NSF solicits input on NCAR restructuring, and other news.
Bullet policy · Jan 12, 2026

Latest Public Policy Report

The latest Public Policy Report has been released. Congress moves to reject deep cuts to science agencies, NIH to reconsider halted grant applications after legal settlement, U.S. withdraws from global climate treaty, and other news.
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.
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Bullet policy · Dec 29, 2025

Latest Public Policy Report

The latest Public Policy Report has been released. Administration moves to dismantle national climate research center, NSF scales down grant review process, announces organizational realignment, and other news.
Bullet policy · Dec 15, 2025

Latest Public Policy Report

The latest Public Policy Report has been released. Panel votes to roll back Hepatitis B vaccine guidance, senators grill Isaacman on future of NASA’s Earth science programs, Administration launches Genesis mission to accelerate science with AI, and other news.
Bullet events, policy · Dec 15, 2025

AIBS Congressional Visits Day

Join the American Institute of Biological Sciences on April 20-22, 2026 for our annual Congressional Visits Day in Washington, DC.

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.