April 8, 2024 – Forty-five members of the Friends of IES sent a letter to House and Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee leaders supporting a request of at least $900 million in FY 2025.

February 5, 2024 – Thirty-five members of the Friends of IES sent a letter to House and Senate Appropriations Committee leaders urging the inclusion of the highest possible amount for the IES top line in a final FY 2024 appropriations package.