The future of America's medical research is in jeopardy. The proposed Fiscal Year 2026 National Institutes of Health (NIH) budget would slash funding by nearly 40%. These drastic cuts would significantly slow the progress our country is leading on new treatments and cures for many diseases, including COPD, bronchiectasis, and NTM lung disease. It would also undermine the jobs, economic impact, and global security generated by our science and technology enterprise in communities across the country.

We must act now to urge Congress to protect NIH funding to maintain lifesaving research, preserve American jobs, and maintain our country's position as a world leader in medical innovation.