Resources for Commenting on OMB Proposed Rule
As previously reported, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a proposed rule in late May that would make major changes to the Uniform Guidance governing federal financial assistance, including federal research grants. The rule seeks to implement proposals made by the Trump Administration through various executive orders and other actions taken since January 2025, many of great concern to the research community. Public comments are being accepted through July 13. COSSA is holding a members-only webinar on July 1 at 2:00 pm ET to provide guidance to members planning to comment.
As of this writing, more than 70,000 public comments have been submitted. Many scientific societies and professional associations are working on their statements and developing resources that the research community can use to assist in crafting individual comments, including (not a complete list):
Background Resources:
- AAAS Summary of Key Provisions
- The Planetary Society Comparison with Track Changes
- Ropes & Gray Key Takeaways
- Education Counsel webinar (recording), June 25
- Education Counsel FAQs
- National Council of Nonprofits Comparison
Tools & Tips for Submitting Public Comment:
COSSA strongly encourages all members to consider submitting comments and, whenever possible, use the comments to share specific examples of potential impact of the changed policies.
Have resources to share with the community? Send to COSSA.