As various bills and legislation are brought forth within the U.S. House of Represenatives and Congress, NSGC will often encourage our members to support or oppose these efforts through links to online Action Centers. This is all done as a means to support NSGC's mission and vision and goals of advancing the practice of genetic counseling, as well as to ensure alignment with our Strategic Plan. Below is a listing of all past and currently active Action Alerts.
Current Action Alerts
Urge Congress to Reject the President's Budget Proposal to Cut NIH, NSF (through ASHG)
On May 2, the Trump Administration proposed sweeping cuts across the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including a nearly 40% cut to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and an almost 60% reduction to the National Science Foundation (NSF). The President's Budget Request (PBR) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 also includes a plan to reorganize NIH's institutes and centers.
Rejection of NIH, NSF Budget Cuts Action Alert
Past Action Alerts
Message Your Representatives to Oppose Medicaid Cuts
On Tuesday, May 13 at 2pm ET, the House Energy & Commerce Committee will mark up its draft reconciliation text with $880 billion in spending cuts, most or all of which are expected to come from the Medicaid program. The current legislative text includes mandatory work requirements, cost sharing for expansion enrollees with income over 100% of the federal poverty level, a moratorium on new or increased provider tax arrangements, more frequent eligibility checks, and a number of other provisions.
Oppose Medicaid Cuts Action Alert