Public Policy & Advocacy

Making an Impact

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. 


Last summer, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce released a proposal that outlined a series of substantial reforms and changes to the operations of the NIH. AACI responded to the proposal, reiterating the importance of the NIH and the NCI’s work.

View the Proposal | Read AACI's Response


 

Steering Committee

The Government Relations Steering Committee monitors public policy activities impacting cancer centers. 

Chair
Matthew Swaback 
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson

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Take Action

Facilities and Administration (F&A) costs are not excessive or wasteful expenditures. These critical "indirect costs" fuel cutting-edge research – and future cures. Write to your congressional delegation today to oppose a 15% cap on F&A costs.

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