The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) issued the following statement regarding funding for diabetes critical research and prevention programs that was included in the Senate Appropriations Committee’s Fiscal Year 2026 Labor Health and Human Services Appropriations bill.
“The ADA praises the Senate Appropriations Committee for bipartisan support and passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services bill that would sustain critical federal funding for America’s diabetes research and prevention programs. The Committee provided a $400 million increase for the National Institutes of Health which supports America’s innovation in research and science. The ADA is pleased that the bill reflects requests from diabetes advocates, researchers, clinicians, and other members of the community and includes $2.3 billion for the National Institute for Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Additionally, the Committee recommended continued investment in our fight to prevent and address chronic disease by preserving $1.428 billion in funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion including the Division of Diabetes Translation and National Diabetes Prevention Program. The ADA appreciates the Senate Appropriation Committee’s leadership to continue to fight and address diabetes and chronic disease. The ADA urges Congress to support the levels passed by the Senate Appropriations Committee.
“The ADA is grateful for the Senate Appropriation Committee for protecting American innovation, research and science and ensuring that we continue to lead the way in medical and scientific advances. This continued investment is vital to ensuring cures for Americans with diabetes while also protecting investment in proven diabetes prevention programs and disease surveillance. With this leadership America will remain strong and in the forefront of fighting diabetes and other chronic diseases.”
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About the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization fighting to end diabetes and helping people thrive. This year, the ADA celebrates 85 years of driving discovery and research to prevent, manage, treat, and ultimately cure—and we’re not stopping. There are 136 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes. Through advocacy, program development, and education, we’re fighting for them all. To learn more or to get involved, visit us at or call 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383). Join us in the fight on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Spanish Facebook (Asociación Americana de la Diabetes), LinkedIn (American Diabetes Association), and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn). To learn more about how we are advocating for everyone affected by diabetes, visit us on X (@AmDiabetesAssn).
