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Senate Committee Endorses NIH Budget Increase, Snubs Trump’s 40% Cut

Last updated: August 1, 2025 9:35 am
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The Senate Appropriations Committee recently made a bold move by voting for a $400 million increase in the budget for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This decision came in stark contrast to the Trump Administration’s proposal for an $18 billion cut to the NIH budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The Senate Committee’s budget plan includes modest increases for specific NIH institutes, such as the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the National Cancer Institute. Additionally, there is a $12 million increase in funding for the BRAIN Initiative, which aims to advance brain research.

One notable aspect of the Senate budget is that it maintains funding for all 27 NIH institutes and centers, despite the Trump Administration’s intention to eliminate certain programs and reduce the overall size of the NIH. The budget also does not include the Administration for a Healthy America (AHA) plan proposed by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., effectively ignoring this initiative.

Furthermore, the Senate Committee’s budget upholds current funding rates for indirect costs, pushing back against the Trump Administration’s proposal to cap these payments at a lower rate. The bipartisan vote of 26-3 in favor of the NIH budget reflects a united front against the proposed cuts and changes to the NIH.

While the budget process is far from over, with the House of Representatives yet to weigh in, the Senate’s support for the NIH signals a significant pushback against the Trump Administration’s attempts to reduce funding and influence at the agency. The ongoing budget negotiations will determine the future of NIH funding and research initiatives, ultimately impacting the health and well-being of the American population.

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In light of recent actions by the Trump Administration, including attempts to halt new grant funding and implement policy changes at the NIH, Congress’s role in overseeing the budget and appropriations for the agency is crucial. This episode serves as a reminder of the importance of checks and balances in the U.S. government, with Congress asserting its authority to determine funding priorities and protect the NIH’s vital research efforts.

As the budget process unfolds, the fate of the NIH will not only shape the future of healthcare and scientific advancement but also demonstrate the extent to which Congress is willing to challenge the executive branch’s agenda. The NIH’s ability to carry out its mission and support groundbreaking research hinges on the decisions made by lawmakers in the coming months.

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