Efforts Move Forward on FY26 Budget
The science advocacy community, including FABBS, is busy drafting testimony, circulating funding letters, and meeting with Congressional appropriators as we await the Trump administration’s “skinny budget” for fiscal year 2026 (FY26). While expecting significant cuts to science agencies, groups are …
Congress Approves CR for Remainder of FY25
On March 15, President Trump signed the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 into law, keeping the government funded through the end of the fiscal year, September 30, 2025. The continuing resolution (CR) prevented an immediate shutdown, and holds …
The Fiscal Year 2026 Outlook: Challenging
The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) budget process is underway, raising concerns that Congress could codify many of the dramatic reductions in funding introduced during the first months of the second Trump administration. The Senate and House are currently at odds …
House Science Committee Hearing
On February 5, the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee convened for a hearing on The State of U.S. Science and Technology: Ensuring U.S. Global Leadership. Witnesses offered strategies for shaping and enhancing the future of federally funded research. Committee members …
Swearing In the 119th Congress
On January 3rd, the 118th Congress met for a final time to vote for Speaker of the House. After winning re-election, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) promptly swore in the 119th Congress. Swearing-in day is a busy and festive day on …
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, …
