U.S. House Members Introduce Resolution Designating September 15-19 as Medical Research Week

Representatives Andre Carson (D-Ind.), Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), and Lloyd Smucker (R-Pa.) have introduced a resolution (H. Res. 708) in the House of Representatives declaring Sept. 15-19, 2025, as Medical Research Week. This marks the second year Reps. Carson, Beatty, DelBene, Fitzpatrick, and Smucker have led a bipartisan resolution that recognizes the lifesaving medical research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and underscores the vital role medical research plays in improving the health of communities nationwide.

Medical research drives breakthroughs that help Americans live longer, healthier lives-powering nearly every major advance in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. In addition to promoting better health outcomes, NIH-funded research bolsters economic growth, trains the future research workforce, and helps the United States maintain its global competitiveness.

"The medical research that drives innovative patient care at our nation's academic health systems, teaching hospitals, and medical schools is improving the quality of life for every American," said AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD. "We thank Reps. Carson, Beatty, DelBene, Fitzpatrick, and Smucker for their continued leadership and bipartisan support in strengthening and supporting medical research."

This year, the AAMC is joining the medical research community in celebrating Medical Research Week, part of broader efforts around Medical Research Month, by participating in community activities, advocacy events, and virtual campaigns highlighting achievements in medical research.

"Robust, sustained funding for the NIH is critical to turn today's promising discoveries into tomorrow's breakthroughs," said AAMC Chief Scientific Officer Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH. "Continued investment in the NIH will ensure that patients benefit from new treatments and that the United States remains at the forefront of scientific innovation."