The House of Representatives has drafted the FY 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. This package includes proposed funding for crucial biomedical research funding through the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The ACR supports increasing funding for the NIH. Specifically, the ACR supports $51 billion to allow the NIH base budget to keep pace with inflation.

When Congress invests in the NIH, it supports the development of improved diagnostic tools and treatment options for rheumatology patients nationwide. NIH investment also boosts regional economies by encouraging skilled-high paying jobs, new product development, and improved technologies in research centers across the country.

Act now to urge your lawmakers to invest in the National Institutes of Health! The ACR’s Legislative Action Center will allow you to contact your members of Congress with just a few clicks. Take a moment to send your letter today!