The original DCSS news item, “White House Aims to Establish Political Oversight of Federal Grants; Comments Needed” provides extensive background and resources for submitting a comment. This item provides additional resources.

The comment period ends July 13, 2026.

The American Sociological Association issued an “Advocacy Alert” that references a June 4 press release, “Sociologists Urged to Submit Public Comment on Proposed Changes to Federal Grant Rules” “Anyone who cares about how federal research and public-serving grants are awarded should take the time to comment,” said ASA Executive Director Heather M. Washington. “At the core of these rule changes is the question of whether federal funding decisions should be grounded in expertise, evidence, statutory purpose, and fair process. A system that can be reshaped around political priorities every time administrations change creates instability across the scientific enterprise and beyond. ASA members, researchers, institutions, and members of the public all have a stake in this debate.”

The Union of Concerned Scientists has set up a comment form, “Tell the Trump Administration: Politics Don't Belong in Science.” However, note that many advocates stress that comments should include individual perspectives from the submitter in order to have the greatest effect.

The Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) reported on June 16, “Research Community Organizing Around OMB Proposed Rule” See also the COSSA webinar on this topic scheduled for July 1.

The American Council on Education has prepared an eight-page summary of the proposed rule. [PDF]

The organization Defend Public Health issued an action appeal on June 16, “Oppose OMB Proposal to Put ALL Federal Government Grant Decisions in the Hands of Political Appointees” “…a proposal with breathtaking scope: It would create new terms and conditions for every grant issued across every department and agency of the federal government, including the Department of Health and Human Services. This would both politicize the awarding and continuation of grants and regulate the non-grant activities of those who receive federal funds.”

The Association of Health Care Journalists is also sponsoring a webinar on July 1, “How a new White House proposal could fundamentally change American science.” “Join a STAT reporter who has covered the issue, a former NIH official, a government relations professional and a leading research for an exploration of this specific policy….”