Vision Community Unites in Official Letter to Congress Opposing NEI Consolidation Proposal
Vision Stakeholders Urge Congress to Maintain the Independence of the National Eye Institute to Preserve Critical Advancements in Vision Research NAEVR/AEVR, along with leaders within the vision community have come together in a formal letter to Congress, expressing significant concern over a recent House proposal to consolidate the National Eye Institute (NEI) into a […]
NIH Reform Proposal and House Appropriations Bill
The National Institutes of Health (NIH). In June, the House Energy and Commerce Committee (E&C) released a reform proposal that includes a major restructuring of NIH. The proposal suggests consolidating the National Eye Institute (NEI) into a new, broader “Institute on Neuroscience and Brain Research,” which would merge NEI with the National Institute of Dental […]
NAEVR’s Stance to the House NIH Reform Report
In June, the House Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee published a report proposing reforms to the NIH, including consolidating its institutes. NAEVR opposes these consolidations due to potential impacts on funding stability for eye and vision research. The proposal suggests integrating the NEI into a broader Neurological Science and Brain Institute, which could dilute resources […]
Legislative Update FY24: Advocating for Vision Research Funding
Last week marked Chairman Tom Cole's (R-OK) first full week as Chair of the House Appropriations Committee after Chair Kay Granger (R-TX) unexpectedly stepped down. Since assuming the chairmanship, he has already restructured several Appropriations subcommittees (with more changes expected) and commenced work on the FY25 funding process. Chairman Cole has been a long-time supporter […]
Congress Passes FY24 Appropriations Bills with Level Funding for NEI and DOD VRP
Last week, Congress passed, and the President signed the final appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) funding, providing level funding for critical vision research programs, including the National Eye Institute (NEI) and the Department of Defense's (DOD) Vision Research Program (VRP) within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP). Commenting on the FY24 appropriations, […]
Congress Passes Third Fiscal Year 2024 Continuing Resolution
On January 18, the Senate passed a Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Continuing Resolution (CR) that keeps the government funded through early March, with the hope that Congress can finalize FY2024 funding by that date. The House of Representatives passed the legislation later that same day, and President Biden was expected to sign the bill before the […]
Congress Passes New “Laddered” Continuing Resolution in Advance of November 17 deadline
On November 15, the Senate passed an “innovative laddered” Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Continuing Resolution (CR) that keeps the government operating past the expiration of the current CR on November 17. The measure now heads to the White House, where President Biden is expected to sign the bill. The Senate passed the CR by a […]
Congress Averts Government Shutdown, Passes Short-Term Continuing Resolution
Just hours before a potential shutdown of the federal government, Congress passed, and the President signed, a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) that keeps the government operating. The CR was necessary because Congress has been unable to pass the regular twelve Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 appropriations bills before the start of the fiscal year on October […]
Senate Appropriations Committee Approves FY2024 LHHS Spending Bill
On July 27, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed its Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) spending bill. The bill would fund the National Institutes of Health (NIH) at a level of $47.8 billion, an increase of $943 million over FY2023. This stands in contrast to the bill approved […]
House LHHS Appropriations Subcommittee Approves FY2024 Spending Bill that Cuts NIH $2.8 Billion, Flat Funds NEI
Today, the House Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) Appropriations Subcommittee passed its Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 spending bill. The markup was very contentious, with Democrats strongly criticizing the bill for its severe cuts to social programs. The bill passed by a voice vote, clearing it for full Committee consideration. Republican leaders have […]
