Advocacy - Lab Advocate
On February 11th, ADLM joined other healthcare and scientific organizations in sending a letter to congressional leadership, strongly opposing recent selective removals of public data from federal websites, including the U.S. Census Bureau, CDC, HHS, and several other key agencies. The letter highlights concerns that these removals compromise public trust in federal statistical and scientific agencies, depriving researchers, policymakers, and communities of reliable data essential for critical decision-making.
Federal data, governed by laws such as the Evidence-Based Policymaking Act and the Privacy Act, underpin many public health and policy initiatives. The unprecedented removal of publicly funded data violates both the spirit and intent of these foundational laws. This concern aligns with recent legal actions, including a federal court's decision to block similar administrative actions affecting HHS data transparency.
ADLM urged Congress to demand the immediate restoration of all removed federal data and to ensure transparency and accountability moving forward. The association will closely monitor this issue and provide members with timely updates as developments unfold.