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Americans -- health, economic, and fiscal -- will not just surpass, but dwarf the investment. Thank you and your respect
April xx, 2017 The Honorable Paul Ryan Speaker of the House U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515

The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510

The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Democratic Leader U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515

The Honorable Charles Schumer Democratic Leader U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510

Dear Speaker Ryan and Leaders McConnell, Pelosi, and Schumer: The undersigned organizations, unified in our commitment to accelerating medical progress and strengthening our nation’s public health system, are writing in strong support of your efforts to secure passage of the [name of appropriations bill]. Thank you for your determination to prevent a destabilizing government shutdown and avoid a year-long continuing resolution by successfully negotiating this budget package. Members of the 114th Congress acted boldly to shift our nation’s battle against deadly and debilitating diseases into high gear. Not only did they work on a bipartisan basis to pass the 21st Century Cures Act, but both Houses crafted fiscal year 2017 (FY17) appropriations measures that include robust funding increases for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It is this type of vision, focus, and determination that will empower America to break the boundaries of current science and defeat deadly and debilitating health threats. Under your leadership, the 115th Congress has picked up the mantle and is considering an FY17 omnibus bill that would provide an additional $1.7 billion in NIH’s annual budget and release $300 million of the NIH funding authorized under the 21st Century Cures Act. We feel strongly that if Congress passes and the President signs this funding boost into law, the returns to America and Americans -- health, economic, and fiscal -- will not just surpass, but dwarf the investment. Thank you and your respective staff members for your commitment and diligence, and for considering our views. Sincerely, Research!America [Organizations]