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Bullet policy · Apr 22, 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:

  • FY 2027 NSF Budget Request Slashes BIO Funding, Terminates SBE
  • NIH’s Budget Request for FY 2027
  • Trump Nominates New CDC Director
  • Senate Agriculture Chair Pushes Back on Forest Service Move
  • CNSF Issues Statement in FY 2027 Budget Request for NSF
  • USGS Coalition Issues Statement Urging Congress to Reject Proposed Budget Cuts
  • Comments Sought on Nature Record National Assessment
  • Enter the 16th Annual Faces of Biology Photo Contest
  • Short Takes

    • NSF BIO Virtual Office Hour on April 22
    • Congress Reauthorizes SBIR, STTR Programs
    • NIH Ends Continuous Submission Policy
    • NSF to Examine Early-Career Researcher Pay
  • From the Federal Register