Politics

NIH Budget Hearing

Updated 2026-05-23 14:50 UTC 2 sources Neutral

The Senate Appropriations Committee is questioning NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya about the 2027 budget proposal. The hearing aims to address funding concerns and priorities.

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The Hill

Watch live: NIH director faces Senate questions over budget

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya will testify Thursday morning before the Senate Appropriations Committee on President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget request. The White House is seeking a $5 billion reduction in NIH funding next year, including cuts to grant and research pro

2026-05-21 13:48 UTC

STAT News

Live: Senate committee questions NIH director on 2027 budget

Watch as NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya is questioned by the Senate Appropriations Committee this morning on President Trump’s budget proposal for the 2027 fiscal year.

2026-05-21 14:00 UTC