AIRI in Washington
AIRI was founded in 1961 to promote communication among member institutions and to further the pursuit of common interests, especially with regard to federal issues that affect research funding and regulation.

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AIRI provides valuable services to members which includes a strong presence on Capitol Hill.

 

AIRI in Washington

Since 1989, AIRI has been involved in monitoring federal policy and funding issues affecting biomedical research in Washington, D.C. The AIRI Washington Office has extensive experience in public policy issues related to biomedical and behavioral research and health care.

The Washington Office works closely with the AIRI Government Affairs Committee (GAC) to keep members abreast of new developments in Congress and across the federal government affecting independent research institutes; to educate policymakers about the contributions of independent research institutions to health care and economic development in this country; and to alert AIRI members to actions needed to influence their legislators in Washington. The AIRI Washington Office works to develop and maintain connections with lawmakers and various coalitions to promote common interests.

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