Public Issues Mission
With 86% of all NIH funding going to academic centers, it is important for AACI to closely follow NIH appropriations and reauthorization issues that directly affect AACI members. In 1999, a Public Issues Committee was established to initiate a course of action to promote our members' common interests and goals. More recently, a Government Relations Forum was also created to coordinate efforts among all cancer centers in educating Members of Congress about the cancer research enterprise and its positive impact on patients.
• AACI's Public Issues Activity
The following resources are provided to assist in cancer center communication with Members of Congress. Please continue to check back for recent calls-to-action and updates on legislative issues and written testimony.
Contact Congress• U.S. House of Representatives Website List
• U.S. Senate Website List
• States' Investments in Cancer Research
• Newspaper editorials, October/November 2011 - Federal funding for cancer research