The future of scientific research, and the health of our nation, is at a critical crossroads. The Senate has already shown strong, bipartisan support for maintaining robust funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF), rejecting proposed cuts. Now, the House of Representatives must do the same. This is where your voice matters most, especially in districts that are traditionally “red.”
While scientists have sent letters and testified, members of Congress need to hear from patients, families, and everyday citizens whose lives have been changed by scientific breakthroughs. These are the powerful, human stories that show our leaders that funding for the NIH and NSF is a non-partisan issue that directly impacts every American.
Please take a few minutes to act. Here is how you can help secure a healthier future for our nation:
Contact Your Representatives in Washington
These websites provide an easy way to send messages to your representatives. Feel free to edit this sample email and put it into your own words. Consider including a link to our videos (ScienceSavedMe.org/#shared-stories) to reinforce your message.
Dear [Lawmaker],
I am writing to urge you to protect funding for lifesaving medical research. For decades, investments in medical research have led to breakthrough treatments and cures – saving and improving the lives of our loved ones. Without this funding, progress will stall, and we risk losing momentum.
Medical and scientific research ensures our national security, creates jobs in our communities, and helps prevent needless suffering from diseases that affect millions, like diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer’s.
Please fully fund medical research to ensure the continued progress that Americans are counting on.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
