Congress’s 2027 budget could include new funding for Long COVID and ME
Advocates are calling on senators and representatives to include the ME/CFS Research Roadmap and new Long COVID funding in the fiscal year 2027 budget as legislators debate appropriations bills in the coming weeks. The post Congress’s 2027 budget could include new funding for Long COVID and ME first appeared on The Sick Times .
Congress is set to pass its annual budget, an opportunity for advocates to push for funding for ME/CFS and Long COVID. The ME/CFS Research Roadmap, a plan for NIH research, is being considered for $50 million in funding, a significant increase for a disease historically underfunded. Long COVID funding could be included in the budget proposals for the NIH's RECOVER program, additional clinical trials, and the Department of Defense's research.
Advocates are urging senators to contact their representatives about these funding opportunities before the budget deadline in October. While appropriations funding may not be as permanent as standalone legislation, it can help establish funding precedents and momentum for future programs.
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