In This Section

All Advocacy

Keep up with breaking news on policy decisions and legislation affecting biomedical research, research funding opportunities, regulations, and other important matters impacting pharmacology and pharmacologists.

Refine Results
Filter By Advocacy Type
Advocacy News
  • icon-advocacy-news September 25, 2019 ASPET Prescribed Policy, September 2019
    The latest issue of ASPET's Prescribed Policy newsletter is available now.
  • icon-advocacy-news August 29, 2019 ASPET Prescribed Policy, August 2019
    The latest issue of ASPET's Prescribed Policy newsletter is available now.
  • icon-advocacy-news July 31, 2019 ASPET Prescribed Policy, July 2019
    The latest issue of ASPET's Prescribed Policy newsletter is available now.
  • icon-advocacy-news June 28, 2019 ASPET Prescribed Policy, June 2019
    The first issue of ASPET's Prescribed Policy newsletter is available now.
  • icon-advocacy-news February 22, 2018 Tell Congress to Increase NIH Funding
    Please let your Senators and Representative know that robust, sustained growth in NIH funding is crucial to maintaining the U.S.’s edge in scientific research.
  • icon-advocacy-news December 8, 2016 21st Century Cures Act Ready for POTUS After Senate Passage
      The Senate followed the House in in an overwhelming  94-5 vote in support of the 21st Century Cures Act.  According to The Hill, it is expected to be signed into law by the President very quickly. Passage of the Act is considered a victory for biomedical researchers, pharmaceutical companies and patients. In addition to mental health and opioid addiction aid and provisions af…
  • icon-advocacy-news December 7, 2016 House GOP Introduces CR to Prevent Government Shutdown
      House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers has introduced short-term CR (H.R. 2028) to prevent a government shutdown and continue funding for federal programs and services until April 28, 2017. The legislation also contains funding for emergency disaster relief. Chairman Rogers gave the following statement on the introduction of this CR: “This Continuing Resolution is the necessary step for a…
  • icon-advocacy-news December 1, 2016 U.S. House of Representatives Approves 21st Century Cures; Bill Heads to Senate
      The House on November 30 approved the 21st Century Cures Act , 392-26, amended by a Manager’s Amendment submitted by House Energy and Commerce Chair Fred Upton (R-Mich.). While the Manager’s Amendment modifies slightly the allocation of funding in the NIH Innovation Account on an annual basis, it maintains the overall level of funding in the Account at a total of $4.796 billion between FYs…
  • icon-advocacy-news November 11, 2016 DelBene Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging $2 Billion Boost for NIH
      More than 160 House members signed the bipartisan letter urging congressional leaders to prioritize biomedical research by increasing funding for NIH.  Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) led more than 160 House members in urging the House Appropriations Committee to fund the National Institutes of Health (NIH) at no less than $34 billion in any forthcoming appropriations legislation. The bipart…
  • icon-advocacy-news November 8, 2016 NIH Issues Guidance Regarding NRSA Stipend Adjustments and Availability of One-time Supplements
      Today NIH issued a notice regarding the adjustment to stipend levels for postdoctoral trainees and fellows supported by Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSAs). This notice reiterates the stipend increases to ensure compliance with the updated minimum salary per the Fair Labor Standards Act. More importantly, the notice indicates the process by which institutions and ind…

Job Postings