Public Comment Opportunity: Proposed OMB Changes to Federal Research Grant Regulations

USASP will submit comments on behalf of the Society, but the outcome of this proposed rule should not be left to organizations alone. Policymakers need to hear directly from the people whose research, careers, patients, families, and communities may be affected. If you believe in the importance of scientific discovery, evidence-based research, and the development of future treatments and therapies, please submit a comment before the July 13 deadline. Even a few sentences written in your own words can help demonstrate the breadth and depth of concern across the research and patient communities. Details are below on how to submit. 

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently released a proposed rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (Docket No. OMB-2026-0034), that if enacted will significantly reshape how federally funded research is awarded, reviewed, managed, and terminated in the United States. The proposal includes sweeping changes imposing political review of discretionary grant…