The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is proposing significant changes to its guidance on federal grantmaking, which critics argue could politicize the process and harm scientific progress. Spearheaded by Russell Vought, the proposed rule shifts decision-making power from scientific experts to political appointees, potentially allowing grants to be denied based on political ideology or organizational affiliations. Concerns are also raised about the broad prohibition of international scientific collaboration and the ability to terminate active grants at any time. AI
IMPACT Potential politicization of federal grantmaking could stifle AI research and international collaboration, impacting the pace of innovation.
RANK_REASON The cluster discusses proposed regulatory changes by a major US government agency that could significantly impact scientific research and international collaboration. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]
- Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
- Russell Vought
- Heritage Foundation
- Trump
- U.S. Congress
- White House Office of Management and Budget
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