AACI works on behalf of North America's leading cancer centers to advocate for robust, stable federal investment in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
The AACI Government Relations department coordinates efforts among cancer centers to educate local officials and members of Congress about the cancer research enterprise and the positive impact of cancer center initiatives on patients.
Participation in AACI government relations activities is open to AACI members only.
With the government reopening on November 15 after a 43-day shutdown, AACI has shifted its attention to several outstanding policy issues. These include Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium subsidies, which are set to expire at the end of 2025. Without congressional action, millions of Americans could face steep premium increases or lose coverage altogether.