Taking Action

The Coalition supports both federal legislation as well as regulatory or agency actions to strengthen laws, policies and programs that support pediatric medical research and a vibrant scientific research ecosystem overall. These actions range from driving specific bills or legislative provisions to engaging directly with federal agencies and departments to shape and inform regulations and other policies.

Current and recent priorities have included the following:

• Engaging with the executive branch and Congress to address a sweeping proposed change to how the federal government supports and funds scientific research and other activities.
• Advocating with Congress and the executive branch against proposed changes to how the government supports indirect scientific research expenditures, focusing on unique challenges and costs to child health research and informing potential alternative approaches.
• Responding to a recently issued National Academies' study and recommendations to strengthen how the NIH supports child health research.
• Exploring opportunities to advance research to address Make America Healthy Again goals focused on childhood chronic diseases and related challenges.

As additional priorities emerge, the Coalition will post specific actions for members and allies to take.