ASTMH Statement: Trump Administration’s FY 2026 Discretionary Budget Proposal Will Devastate U.S. Leadership and Partnerships in Science, and Compromise U.S. and Global Health
ASTMH expresses grave concern regarding President Trump’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 discretionary budget released May 2, which has the potential to undermine decades of progress in global and domestic health through the severe reduction and, in some cases, elimination of critical funding for institutions that protect lives and advance public health.