"Comments Flood OMB Proposal to Cement Political Control of Grants" (Inside Higher Ed, July 7) "The White House Office of Management and Budget has so far received 90,000 public comments on its plans as scientific and other groups rally against them. ... The input might lead the White House to alter its proposal. But, even if that doesn’t happen, opponents say the comments could still slow implementation of the changes because the OMB must reply to them. And a monsoon could persuade Congress, which has repeatedly rejected Trump’s previous proposals to gut research funding, to use its power to stop these changes. Comments also put into the public record objections that, if the government doesn’t address them, could be raised again in lawsuits to stop the changes."

"Trump administration stands by controversial OMB proposal despite growing resistance" (Chemistry World, July 2)

From 27 UNIHTED, NIH Alumni Action Network advancing the future of biomedical research for human health. Not gov. affiliated. "Political control of NIH is about to become the law, but you can stop it" (June 29)

"Read our short guide on the "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance," learn how you can leave an effective comment, and other actions you can take"

The deadline to submit comments is July 13.

You may submit comments anonymously. The link for comments is https://www.regulations.gov/document/OMB-2026-0034-0001

For background, see the previous DCSS news items:

"Further updates on Trump Administration attempt to politicize federal grantmaking" (June 28)

"Updated: White House Aims to Establish Political Oversight of Federal Grants; Comments Needed" (June 4)

You may also view the video recording of a July 1 webinar from the Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA), "Guidance on OMB’s Proposed Rule" (recorded July 1)