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Bullet policy · Jul 27, 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:

  • White House Report Calls for Sweeping Overhaul of the Federal Research Enterprise
  • House Passes Stopgap Funding Bill as FY 2027 Appropriations Stall
  • NSF X-Labs Initiative Raises Questions for Core Research
  • CDC Director Nominee Faces Questions on Scientific Independence
  • NASEM Climate Attribution Report Draws Political Fire
  • NSF Seeks Input on Major Revision of Proposal and Award Policies
  • Court Rejects Use of Shifting Priorities to Cancel Federal Grants
  • FCC Approves Reflect Orbital Test Satellite Despite Scientific Concerns
  • Register for the Writing for Impact and Influence Online Course
  • Short Takes

    • Bipartisan Letter Urges OMB to Reconsider Grants Rule
    • DHS Limits International Student Visas to Four Years
    • Trump Administration Finalizes Additional Changes to ESA Regulations
    • HHS Halts Funding for Dozens of AHRQ Research Grants
    • NIH Begins New Round of Grant Terminations
    • DOE Announces First Genesis Mission Awards
  • From the Federal Register