ACP Advocate

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July 10, 2026

Advocacy in Action

Proposed Changes to Federal Research Grants Could Interfere With Grant Dissemination, Research Accessibility

ACP expressed its concerns with the proposed changes to the Office of Management and Budget and urged the agency to revise the proposed rule.

Action Alert: Submit Comments to the Office of Management and Budget Opposing the Proposed Changes to Federal Research Grant Rules by July 13

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently proposed sweeping changes that could prevent federal research grant funds from going to state and local governments, non-profits organizations and other grantees. ACP is calling on you to share your personal stories with OMB by July 13 about why federal research grant programs are important and urge the agency to withdraw its proposed revisions to the Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance.

ACP urges you to personalize your comments, so your unique stories carry more weight and are individually considered by the agency. Visit ACP's Legislative Action Center to learn more and take action. A sample email is provided for you that includes space for you to personalize the letter. Join the Advocates for Internal Medicine Network to receive ACP's action alerts directly and advocate for the interests of internal medicine in Washington.

ACP and the AMA

Former ACP President Named AMA President-Elect

Dr. Sandra Fryhofer, ACP president in 2000-2001, named AMA president-elect at June AMA meeting, where several ACP-sponsored resolutions were also passed.