Action center
ASBMB is actively representing its members by engaging with policymakers.
Recent actions
Feb. 19
ASBMB signs on to letter from Research!America to appropriations leaders requesting a funding boost for NIH and legislative language preventing the administration from moving forward with changes to indirect cost reimbursement (the 15% indirect cost cap).
Feb. 10
ASBMB and its members urge Congress to restore research funding.
Feb. 4
ASBMB and its members urge national policymakers to support scientific innovation and to resume all essential communication with the scientific community.
How-to guides
Advocate at the state level
Learn how to conduct a successful advocacy campaign in your state.
Meet with your legislators in person
Communicating directly with your elected officials is an important way to make your voice heard.
Write a letter to the editor
A letter to the editor of your local newspaper can be very effective at increasing public awareness of an issue important to your community.
Write a letter to your legislator
A letter or email is the most popular choice of communication with a congressional office.
Prepare a lab tour for your legislators
Hosting a member of Congress at your institution is an excellent way to demonstrate the importance of federal funding for scientific research.
Dos and donts for communicating with legislators
Helpful tips to make your meetings effective.