Take Action Today – Champion NIH, NCCIH and Osteopathic Funding
Published June 01, 2026
By AACOM Government Relations
Federal Policy OME Advocate
The House and Senate are drafting their fiscal year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills, with the House expected to begin considering the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHSE) bill on June 5, 2026. We need Members of Congress to reject the FY27 President’s Budget Request that cuts the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by $6 billion and eliminates the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).
Robust federal investment in medical research fuels innovation, improves patient outcomes and advances the health of communities nationwide. NCCIH plays a vital role within NIH by supporting clinicians, researchers and the public in advancing whole-person health. Increased osteopathic research funding and greater representation within NIH programs and leadership are also essential to building a robust public health research enterprise.
Raise your voice in support of sustained NIH funding, NCCIH and increased osteopathic research.