OMB grant rule rewrite
Key Questions
What changes does the OMB propose for federal grants?
The 412-page rewrite expands agency discretion to terminate awards and allows political appointees to override peer review. It also bans funding for DEI and gender ideology initiatives.
Which agencies are affected by the grant rule changes?
The proposals impact HHS, Treasury, NIH research, and other agencies through expanded termination authority. A comment period ends July 13 before finalization.
What legislation has been proposed in response to the OMB rules?
The Scientific Integrity Act has been introduced to counter the expanded political oversight of grant decisions. It aims to protect peer-reviewed processes from appointee interference.
OMB proposes 412-page rewrite expanding agency discretion to terminate awards; political appointees override peer review. Bans DEI/gender ideology funding. Comment period ends July 13. Affects HHS, Treasury, NIH research. Scientific Integrity Act proposed.