We rely on your voice to advocate for our policy priorities. Join us to show our strength as a community that cares about endocrinology. Throughout the year, you will have the opportunity to participate in campaigns that support endocrinology research, care, professionals, and patients. Contact us to get more involved: [email protected].
Taking action by sending messages to your Congressional delegation makes a difference, and our online campaigns make it easy to do. Don't take it from us, hear from Rosa DeLauro, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, why your voice matters.
Earlier this year, Congress finally passed a funding bill for NIH for fiscal year (FY) 2026. The bill includes an increase of ~$415 million for the National Institutes of Health, including a $10 million increase for diabetes research, and language we had supported to protect NIH. If you receive NIH funding for your research, we are encouraging you to thank your Representative and Senators for the work they did to provide increased funding and protections for the agency. This will also help develop congressional champions to ensure future funding for the critical work that you do. We have provided text that you may personalize to send a thank you letter to your elected representatives.
We need Members of Congress to cosponsor the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA). This legislation would allow coverage of anti-obesity medications (AOMs) currently prohibited in the Medicare statute and expand access to intensive behavioral therapy (IBT) for obesity. It is critical that your Senators and Representatives hear from you on the importance of cosponsoring this legislation. Endocrine Society members are encouraged to take action to share the importance of cosponsoring this legislation.
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