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Senate Appropriations Committee Advances FY 2026 FDA Funding Bill
Government Shutdown · United States

Senate Appropriations Committee Advances FY 2026 FDA Funding Bill

On July 10, the Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously voted its version of the FY2026 Agriculture Food and Drug Administration (FDA) spending bill out of committee, allocating $7 billion to the FDA. This represents essentially level funding with FY2025 levels. The House Appropriations Committee advanced a $6.8 billion FDA budget last month that aligned more closely with the administration’s requested levels and policies. Next Steps The Sen…Read Article
America's Blood Centers Applauds FDA's Proposed Change Eliminating Duplicative Hepatitis B Testing Requirement that Fails to Increase Safety
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America's Blood Centers Applauds FDA's Proposed Change Eliminating Duplicative Hepatitis B Testing Requirement that Fails to Increase Safety

Would reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens on blood centers while maintaining the highest standards of safety Washington, DC – America’s Blood Centers (ABC), the national organization of community-based, independent blood centers that supply 60 percent of the nation’s blood supply, today applauds the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its draft guidance proposing the elimination of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) testing for blood donat…Read Article
ABC's Recommendations to HHS for Reducing Regulatory Burdens
United States · United States

ABC's Recommendations to HHS for Reducing Regulatory Burdens

This comprehensive comment letter from America’s Blood Centers (ABC) to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) outlines numerous recommendations to reduce regulatory burdens on blood centers while maintaining safety standards. The letter addresses several key areas, including streamlining the licensure process for new blood donation sites, eliminating outdated testing requirements for hepatitis B and HTLV, revising malaria testin…Read Article

Joint Comment on FDA's Draft Guidance for Sepsis Prevention in HCT/Ps

America’s Blood Centers (ABC), the Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB), and the American Red Cross (ARC) have submitted this joint response to the FDA’s draft guidance on reducing disease transmission risks associated with sepsis in human cells, tissues, and cellular/tissue-based products (HCT/Ps). While supporting the FDA’s mission to enhance HCT/P safety, these organizations raise critical concerns about the propos…Red Cross · United StatesRead Article

America's Blood Centers Honors HOSA-Future Health Professionals Lifesaving Impact at 2025 International Leadership Conference

Record-breaking ILC blood drive shows continued commitment to saving lives Washington, DC – America’s Blood Centers (ABC), the national organization of community-based, independent blood centers that supply 60 percent of the nation’s blood supply, honored HOSA-Future Health Professionals chapters and state associations for their exceptional blood donation efforts at the 2025 International Leadership Conference (ILC) in Nashville, Tennessee. HOSA…Nashville, Tennessee · NashvilleRead Article

Highlights From ABC's Inaugural Advocacy Summit

Earlier this month, the nation’s capital became the backdrop for ABC’s inaugural Advocacy Summit. The summit brought together individuals from blood centers throughout the country, along with partner organizations, to elevate the voice of the blood community on Capitol Hill. Day One: Equipping Advocates with Knowledge and Confidence The summit opened with a series of energizing sessions aimed at turning passion into purpose. Participants learned…Washington DC · WashingtonRead Article

Upstate Blood Donation Center Says ‘Low Donor Turnout’ Impacting Sickle Cell Patients

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GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – Thousands of people are battling sickle cell disease in South Carolina, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Health. A blood donation center in Greenville said they’re concerned those patients aren’t getting the help they need. Representatives with The Blood Connection in Greenville told 7NEWS they continue to see low blood donation numbers for sickle cell patients and they want it to change for World Si…See the Story

Hawaiian, Alaska Airlines Celebrate Blood Donors

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HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines employees participated in a blood drive at the Hawaiian Airlines headquarters in Honolulu on June 12 in honor of World Blood Donor Day. The recently-merged airlines hope to raise awareness for the need for safe blood and blood products, as well as to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their gifts that can ultimately save lives. PHOTOS: Waikiki Beach in the late 1940s, early 1950s The b…Alaska AirlinesSee the Story

America's Blood Centers Honors Senator Murray and Congresswoman Miller-Meeks for Support of U.S. Blood Supply

Receive inaugural Congressional Champions Award during Blood Advocacy Week Washington, DC – America’s Blood Centers (ABC), the national organization of community-based, independent blood centers that supply 60 percent of the nation’s blood supply, today announced the inaugural winners of its Congressional Champions Awards are Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (R-IA). This recognition, a cornerstone of A…Washington State · WashingtonRead Article

One million blood donors needed to meet demand and avoid 'red alert' shortage, NHS warns

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Blood Transfusions and Hospice

Learn how blood transfusions can often be a critical therapy in preserving quality end-of-life care, as well as ABC’s efforts urging members of the U.S. Senate to co-sponsor S.1936 and members of the U.S. House to introduce companion legislation to increase access to palliative blood transfusions. Download document The post Blood Transfusions and Hospice appeared first on America's Blood Centers.United States · United StatesRead Article

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