NIHExecutiveOrder2025

https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm

https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative (use both home and work address)

https://appropriations.house.gov/subcommittees/labor-health-and-human-services-education-and-related-agencies-119th-congress

https://www.appropriations.senate.gov/subcommittees/labor-health-and-human-services-education-and-related-agencies  


[Your Name]
[Your Title/Position]
[Your Institution]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Date]

The Honorable [Name]
United States Congress
[Office Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]

Subject: Urgent Call to Address NIH Restrictions and Safeguard Economic, Health, and Global Leadership Benefits

Dear [Representative/Senator Name],

I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the recent executive directives affecting the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including restrictions on travel, communications, meetings, and hiring. These abrupt measures jeopardize the NIH’s ability to fulfill its mission, directly threatening public health, economic growth, and U.S. global competitiveness.

The NIH serves as a vital engine for innovation, funding groundbreaking research that has saved lives, bolstered the economy, and maintained the United States’ position as a global leader in biomedical science. Its impact in 2023 alone underscores the urgency of this issue:

The recent restrictions—including cancellations of grant reviews, halts on study sections, hiring freezes, and travel bans—threaten this critical ecosystem. Without immediate corrective action, the ripple effects could lead to reduced research productivity, loss of jobs, delays in health advancements, and diminished competitiveness in the global research arena.

I urge Congress to take immediate steps to address these challenges:

Investments in the NIH yield unmatched returns—scientifically, economically, and socially. I urge you to take decisive action to safeguard this indispensable agency, ensuring that its contributions to health, economic growth, and global standing remain undiminished.

Thank you for your attention to this critical matter. I am happy to provide additional details or collaborate on solutions as needed.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Title]
[Your Institution]
[Contact Information]