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Bullet policy · Feb 09, 2026

Latest Public Policy Report

The Public Policy Report has been released. The report provides analysis and communication on important issues in the scientific community.

In this issue:

  • Congress Nearly Completes FY 2026 Appropriations, Rejects Deep Cuts to Science
  • NIH Director Draws Bipartisan Scrutiny at Senate Hearing
  • NSF BIO Virtual Office Hour on February 18
  • NSB Shares 2026 Priorities in New Year’s Statement
  • NIH Eases Clinical Trial Requirements for Some Human Research
  • AIBS Meeting: Sustaining Science in an Uncertain Funding Landscape
  • Participate in the 2026 Congressional Visits Day
  • Short Takes
    • New Analysis: U.S. Government Lost Over 10,000 STEM Ph.D.s Last Year
    • Study Finds University Indirect Cost Rates Are Reasonable
    • White House Shares Science & Technology Accomplishments
    • NIH Seeks Input on Reducing Reliance on Human Embryonic Stem Cells
    • Legislators Request Information on Pandemic Preparedness
    • DOE Announces Members of Science Advisory Committee
    • Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Pollinator Program
  • From the Federal Register