Advocacy
ASBMB’s 2024 Capitol Hill Day
The Public Affairs Advisory Committee advocates on behalf of ASBMB members for evidence-based science policy, sustained investments in fundamental research, and workplace policies that enhance the training of the next generation of scientists and that increase diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in the nation’s research enterprise. Every year, our committee members come to Washington, D.C., to ensure that policymakers recognize the importance of science funding and supporting the science workforce.
Help us amplify our message on Capitol Hill by asking your elected official for funding increases for fundamental research by participating in our letter writing campaign or contacting them on social media.
The ASBMB's FY2025 appropriations asks
- $51.3 billion for the National Institutes of Health's FY2025 budget to support its intramural and extramural programs that fuel the discovery-based biomedical research
- $11.9 billion for the National Science Foundation's FY2025 budget to support the funding of fundamental research across all scientific disciplines
- $9 billion for the Department of Energy's FY2025 budget to support its office of science and to support the national labs
Write to your representatives
Add your contact details to the form below and hit "Send Letter" to email your elected officials asking them to endorse increased funding for basic science.
Spread the word on social media
#ASBMBHillDay2024 #ASBMBAdvocates #AdvocateforScience
Copy and paste these sample social posts to share your participation in the ASBMB's Hill Day.
Unless Congress increases the FY25 budget, scientists across the country will feel the financial squeeze of diminishing grants. That’s why today I advocated for increased funding for @National Institutes of Health (NIH), the @National Science Foundation (NSF) and @U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) during @ASBMB Hill Day. Join me by participating in our letter-writing campaign. Advocate now: https://www.asbmb.org/advocacy/capitol-hill-day
With @ASBMB, I'm requesting FY25 funds to support fundamental research that keeps the U.S. competitive, boosts the economy and generates scientific breakthroughs: $51.3B for @NIH, $11.9B for @NSF and $9B for @ENERGY (DOE).
With the @ASBMB, I'm requesting FY25 funds to support fundamental research that keeps the U.S. competitive, boosts the economy and generates scientific breakthroughs: $51.3B for the @National Institutes of Health (NIH), $11.9B for the @National Science Foundation (NSF) and $9B for the @U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
I participated in @ASBMB Hill Day to advocate for fundamental science research! Join me by writing your policymakers here: https://www.asbmb.org/advocacy/capitol-hill-day
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Unless Congress increases the FY25 budget, scientists across the country will feel the financial squeeze of diminishing grants. That’s why today I advocated for increased funding for @NIH, @NSF and @ENERGY (U.S. Department of Energy) as part of @ASBMB’s annual Hill Day.
On behalf of @ASBMB, I wrote my elected officials to increase funding for fundamental research to keep the U.S. competitive & support innovative ideas that boost the economy and build the foundation for scientific breakthroughs.
With the @ASBMB, I'm requesting FY25 funds to support fundamental research that keeps the U.S. competitive, boosts the economy and generates scientific breakthroughs: $51.3B for @NIH, $11.9B for @NSF and $9B for @ENERGY (DOE).
With the @ASBMB, I'm requesting FY25 funds to support fundamental research that keeps the U.S. competitive, boosts the economy and generates scientific breakthroughs: $51.3B @NIH, $11.9B @NSF, and $9B @ENERGY (DOE).
I participated in @ASBMB Hill Day to advocate for fundamental science research! Join me by writing your policymakers here: https://www.asbmb.org/advocacy/capitol-hill-day
Unless Congress increases the FY25 budget, scientists across the country will feel the financial squeeze of diminishing grants. That’s why today I advocated for increased funding for @National Institutes of Health (NIH), @National Science Foundation (NSF), and @U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for @ASBMB Hill Day. Join me by participating in our letter-writing campaign. Advocate now: [insert ASBMB’s 2025 Capitol Hill Day Link]
On behalf of @American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, I urge my lawmakers to protect the nation’s global leadership in R&D and support the U.S. bioeconomy in FY25: $51.3B @NIH, $11.9B @NSF, and $9B @U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
With the @American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, I'm requesting FY25 funds to support fundamental research that keeps the U.S. competitive, boosts the economy and generates scientific breakthroughs: $51.3B for @NIH, $11.9B for @NSF and $9B for @U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
@[Rep./Sen], I'm requesting FY25 funds to support fundamental research that keeps the U.S. competitive, boosts the economy and generates scientific breakthroughs: $51.3B for @NIH, $11.9B for @NSF and $9B for @U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
I participated in @American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Hill Day to advocate for fundamental science research! Join me by writing your policymakers here: https://www.asbmb.org/advocacy/capitol-hill-day
Unless Congress increases the FY25 budget, scientists across the country will feel the financial squeeze of diminishing grants. That’s why today I advocated for increased funding for @National Institutes of Health (NIH), @National Science Foundation (NSF), and @U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for @ASBMB Hill Day. Join me by participating in our letter-writing campaign. Advocate now: https://www.asbmb.org/advocacy/capitol-hill-day
With the @ASBMB, I urge my lawmakers to protect the nation’s global leadership in R&D and support the U.S. bioeconomy in FY25: $51.3B for @NIH, $11.9B for @NSF and $9B for @U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
With the @ASBMB, I'm requesting FY25 funds to support fundamental research that keeps the U.S. competitive, boosts the economy and generates scientific breakthroughs: $51.3B @NIH, $11.9B @NSF, and $9B @U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
@[Rep./Sen] I'm requesting FY25 funds to support fundamental research that keeps the U.S. competitive, boosts the economy, and generates scientific breakthroughs: $51.3B @NIH, $11.9B @NSF, and $9B @U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
I participated in @ASBMB Hill Day to advocate for fundamental science research! Join me by writing your policymakers here: https://www.asbmb.org/advocacy/capitol-hill-day
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