Late last week, the Administration released the FY 2027 President’s Budget Request , outlining proposed funding levels across federal science and technology agencies, including reductions affecting biomedical research, engineering, regulatory science, and standards agencies. It is important to keep in mind that these are proposals and require Congressional action. Fueled by advocacy from the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) and many others in the community, Congress has already demonstrated in FY2026 that it will push back on the deepest cuts.