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 the National Institutes of Health (NIH); to educate policymakers about the contributions of independent research institutions to leading edge health care and economic development in this country; and to alert AIRI members to actions they might take to improve their communications with Washington. The AIRI Washington office works to maintain and develop connections with lawmakers and various coalitions to promote common interests.

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