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Bullet policy · Sep 21, 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:

  • Trump Seeks Political Oversight of NIH Research Grants
  • NSF Outlines Funding Strategy Aligned with White House Priorities
  • USFWS Narrows Interpretation of Endangered Species Act Protections
  • EPA Proposes Narrower Definition of Federally Protected Waters
  • Forest Service to Close 23 Research Facilities as Part of Reorganization
  • NIH, DOD Agreement Raises Questions About Research Funding
  • GAO Calls for USDA Strategy to Address Climate-Related Pests and Diseases
  • New Senate Bipartisan Science and Innovation Caucus Launched
  • AIBS Helps AERC Brief Lawmakers on Ecosystem Research and the Bioeconomy
  • Action Alert: Continue to Engage Congress on the OMB Grants Rule
  • Share Your Ideas About the Future of NSF
  • Enter the 16th Annual Faces of Biology Photo Contest
  • Short Takes

    • Agencies Remove Political Interference Protections From Scientific Integrity Policies
    • NSF Requests Input on Science and Engineering Workforce Survey
    • House Science Republicans Seek Information on Biotechnology Research Security
    • Trump Orders Review of Federal Wolf Protections
    • Former USGCRP Leaders Raise Concerns About Proposed Changes to National Climate Assessment
    • NIH Plans New Research Center on Vaccine-Related Health Problems
  • From the Federal Register