AIRI Legislative Advocacy Resources

AIRI actively monitors and responds to federal policy developments affecting independent biomedical and behavioral research institutes — from indirect cost rates to funding regulations. Below you'll find AIRI's official statements and comments on key issues, along with advocacy materials and tools to help you engage directly with your Members of Congress on the policies shaping our members' research funding.

AIRI Statements 

• AIRI Final Comments on the Revisions to the Uniform Guidance (PDF) - July 2026
• AIRI Statement on Recent Disruptions to Scientific Research (PDF)
• AIRI Statement on NIH Indirect Rate Cap Notice
• Association Amicus Brief
• AIRI Statement to Formally Endorse the Financial Accountability in Research Model (FAIR) for Federal Research Funding (PDF)

News on the February 7, 2025 NIH Direct Rate Cap Notice

NIH Funding and Economic Impact Advocacy Materials

Joint Associations Group (JAG) On Indirect Costs 

Contact your Members of Congress Office