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Capitol Hill Advocacy Update

As we approach next week’s elections and with a continuing resolution to fund the federal government in place until December 20, FABBS has been working to communicate support for strong budgets for science, anticipating the impact on leadership of key …

OSTP Issues Quadrennial Science and Technology Review 

Earlier this month, the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released the Quadrennial Science and Technology Review (QSTR), providing a high-level overview of ongoing science and technology efforts across the federal government. The report, required in the 2022 CHIPS …

Biden Appoints New Members to National Science Board  

On October 15th, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint 8 distinguished individuals to the National Science Board (NSB), bringing the board to its full capacity of 24 members. NSB plays a crucial role in shaping national priorities for …

Appropriations Update FY25

On September 26, President Joe Biden signed a Continuing Resolution (CR), “Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025”, securing government funding through December 20th after approvals in both the House and Senate. This temporary measure extends FY25 funding for all twelve …

Appropriations Update: Navigating a Packed Congressional Agenda

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) recently introduced a six-month CR, but the vote was postponed due to opposition within the Republican ranks. Disagreements from various factions, including defense-focused members and fiscal conservatives, have created obstacles. Johnson is now working to gather …

FABBS Responds to House Committee’s NIH Reform

Earlier this summer, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) invited feedback on the Committee’s framework for National Institutes of Health (NIH) reform (see FABBS’ June 20 article for additional information).

FABBS responded to this important opportunity, …

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