OMB Releases Concerning “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance”
On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance.” The proposed changes would dramatically alter how the federal government of the United States administers over $60 billion in federal research programs and …
House LHHS Bill Provides Level Funding for NIH and ARPA-H, but Slashes IES Budget
On June 9, the House Appropriations Committee (HAC) approved its Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) bill for fiscal year 2027 (FY27) in a party-line vote, 34 to 28. The bill covers funding for key federal science agencies, …
NIH Directors Discuss FY27 Funding in Front of Senate LHHS Subcommittee
On May 21, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) held a hearing to review the administration’s Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget request for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Director …
Outgoing NAS President Marcia McNutt Addresses the State of Science
On June 2, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) hosted its third annual State of the Science Address to assess the U.S. research enterprise, global science leadership, and economic competitiveness. Outgoing NAS President Marcia McNutt, PhD, gave her final address, …
House Subcommittee Advances FY27 Budget for NSF
On April 30, the House Appropriations Subcommittee with jurisdiction over the National Science Foundation (NSF) met to discuss its Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) Bill. Similar to last year, the bill recommends $7 billion …
Secretary McMahon Testifies Before Senate Appropriators on FY27 Education Budget
On April 28, Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) to defend the administration’s Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget request. The Department of Education (ED) requested …
