The Public Policy Report has been released. The report provides analysis and communication on important issues in the scientific community.
In this issue:
- Government Shutdown Drags On
 - EPA Launches Sweeping Reorganization Amid Shutdown and Staff Uncertainty
 - Interior Department’s Layoff Plans
 - House Science Democrats Urge NSF to Reverse GRFP Changes
 - Former OSTP Director Warns Trump R&D Cuts Threaten U.S. Innovation
 - Recent U.S. Graduates Exempt from New H-1B Fee
 - Webinar: Natural History Collections and Repatriation - Beyond NAGPRA
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Short Takes
- NASEM Workshop: Future Directions for Earth Observations and Data Stewardship
 - JD Vance Connection Raises Concerns Over NIH Appointment
 - New ARPA-H Director Takes Helm
 - Duffy Reportedly Interested in Permanent NASA Role
 - Senate Upholds Controversial Owl Management Plan