GOP Senators Demand Release of Delayed NIH Research Funds Amid Health Concerns

A group of 14 Republican senators, led by Sen. Katie Britt, is urging the Trump administration to immediately release delayed funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The lawmakers argue that the slow disbursement of these already-approved funds is jeopardizing critical biomedical research and potentially impacting public health and jobs in the health sector. They have sent a formal letter to the White House and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) director, emphasizing the urgent need for timely NIH funding. The senators stress that withholding these resources could hinder advancements in medical research and healthcare innovation. Their call reflects growing bipartisan concern over the importance of consistent federal support for scientific research.