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Legislative Update – September 2026
The Continuing Resolution Keeps Government Open Through December 11 President Trump signed the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, into law on September 2. The continuing resolution (CR) keeps federal...
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Events
Alliance for Vision Research Joins VHAC Stakeholder Meeting
The Alliance for Vision Research joined fellow members of the Vision Health Advocacy Coalition (VHAC) this week for its Stakeholder Meeting, bringing together leaders from across the vision community to...
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Legislative Update – August 2026
Congress Pushes Back on Major Changes to Federal Research Grantmaking As Congress continues work on fiscal year 2027 funding, lawmakers are increasingly focused not only on how much the federal...
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Legislative Update – July 2026
FY 2027 Funding and Federal Policies Affecting Vision Research Congress is continuing its work on fiscal year 2027 appropriations, with the House advancing funding bills covering the National Institutes of...
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Press Releases
Alliance for Vision Research Submits Comments Opposing Proposed OMB Rule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON — June 13, 2026 — Alliance for Vision Research today submitted comments urging the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to withdraw or substantially revise its...
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Press Releases
Alliance for Vision Research Urges Immediate Action to Protect Independent Scientific Review
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alliance for Vision Research Urges Immediate Action to Protect Independent Scientific Review WASHINGTON — June 3, 2026 — Alliance for Vision Research is calling on researchers, clinicians,...
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Legislative Update – May 2026
The Federal Funding Landscape is Rapidly Evolving The federal funding and policy environment for biomedical research is entering a pivotal period as Congress shifts from finalizing FY26 appropriations to shaping...
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Events
Alliance for Vision Research Makes Strong Impact at ARVO 2026
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting once again proved to be an incredible week of collaboration, advocacy, innovation, and connection for the vision research community and...
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Events
Alliance for Vision Research Town Hall at ARVO 2026 Focuses on Federal Funding, Advocacy, and the Future of Vision Research
During the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, Alliance for Vision Research hosted a town hall session led by Executive Director Dan Ignaszewski focused on the evolving...
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Events
A Powerful Moment for Vision Science: Reflections from the “Impact of Vision Science” Convening
On March 24, the Alliance for Vision Research joined leaders from across the vision community at a remarkable convening hosted by Research to Prevent Blindness, titled “The Impact of Vision...
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